Good conditions and the classic tracks are very good besides a little ice under three trees. Overall loop is longer than past years, my phone GPS recorder over 7km. Wide skate lane.

(Mark Bushinski)

Groomed the skate deck and reset the tracks. I also hauled some snow to fill in in the last two spots where dirt was showing through. It's looking almost perfect out there, good skis should be no problem. Enjoy!

(Mike Keyes)

Great conditions at Columbia, groomer was out and trails were gorgeous. Just a little debris in one area.

(Julius Odde)

Just finished grooming and setting tracks at Columbia and it looks great! I am still recommending B skis because of a few thin spots but everything looks avoidable and very skiable. The additional snow was welcome and has helped some of our windswept areas. There are some leaves that may be irksome on the east side, but it's only a few meters and everything else looks good. Skiing at Columbia would be a great way to start off a new year. Happy new year, everyone! Enjoy!

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(Jim Daggett)

Skied during the snowfall this morning. Got just enough to cover the icy patches. Skate deck felt firm under the fresh snow. Lovely day to be out. Thanks to the groomers!

(Jess Xiong)

Groomed the skate deck and set new tracks late tonight, conditions should be great once it cools off. Other than a few easily avoidable thin spots, coverage is excellent. You could bring your good skis if you're cautious on the thinner stuff under the trees and out in the windswept areas. Happy New Year!

(Blaine Gudbjartsson)

My first time at Columbia this year did not disappoint! Great conditions all around, the tracks are in excellent shape. There are a few thin and icy spots under some trees but it was easily avoided. There were some folks out skijoring which was fun to watch. Thanks to the groomers for keeping things in such good shape!

(Chloe Zick)

Columbia was rolled and groomed this morning. Coverage is generally good and I was able to shovel over the few grass and ice spots I noticed. The groomer really spread out the drifted snow nicely, so even most of the wind scoured areas have a coating of new snow. Tracks were set and looked mostly excellent, although they will be shallow where the snow is thin. I expect a fair amount of drifting in places this afternoon, but that should hopefully settle down in a day or so. I checked B skis, but you could probably use your good skis if you were careful.

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(Mike Keyes)

Columbia is rolled. Lots of blowing and drifting snow. Easy side of railroad bridge has good powder with some crusty spots. Also a small slush area above the golf clubhouse parking lot. West side of railroad bridge is mix of powder and crust. Significant bare spots on NW stretch across from pickleball club building. Grooming plans: Grooming to happen in the next day or two.

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(Sam Woolever)

Groomed the skate deck of Columbia today. It was softening up a little and I was pleased with how much coverage there was after days of above freezing. I left the tracks that were set last because I wasn't sure I'd be able to set anything better. There are leaves, some ice and a few easily avoidable open patches, but the course is definitely skiable. I suggested B skis, but be careful of ice and any protruding debris. The west descent off the bridge has a couple icy patches on the turn so be careful on your descent. Due to time, I only could add one sled full of snow on the west section by Brother Justice and Lucky Shots to create a snow bridge where there is a stretch of ice. It should be navigable to avoid skiing on ice and leaves. Grooming plans: I will continue to add snow to thin sections and ice over the next few days. I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday and hope to see you out on the course! Enjoy!

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(Jim Daggett)