There's some wind-swept snow out on the tracks (completely covered the classic trails in some spots) but overall pretty well groomed and no bare spots. Had a great time out there for my first time skate skiing.

(Chance Davis)

Best classic skiing I've had at Columbia lately. Track is good. Shallow in some spots with some ice but all in all pretty great! Thanks groomers!

(Noam Wiggs)

I groomed late tonight, getting the skate deck in good shape and set new classic tracks. All in all things are looking pretty decent out there. Classic tracks are 90% there. I shoveled snow on most of the wind blown spots, mostly focusing on the crest of the steep hill by the clubhouse. There's a bypass for the steep hill if it gets too icy again. You might see some grass poking through in some areas after the winds tonight, but you could use your good skis if you're watching where you're going.

(Blaine Gudbjartsson)

We have lots of new snow - maybe a bit too much. I am confident that Columbia will ski well after more grooming but, for now, it is pretty challenging. Most of the deck is pretty deep in snow with some windblown bare spots on the top of hills. Better day are ahead!

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(Greg Loper)

Classic skied at 5:30pm at the tail end of this storm. Hit all except the far SW loop. Couple sketchy spots but otherwise mostly snowdrifted tracks.

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(Cory Quirk)

Groomed Columbia this afternoon and set tracks. It's blowing and will likely drift in, but good to have fresh snow. There are some thin and windswept sections but should be a decent course. The clubhouse hill had to reroute hard left along the hillside. It's still not very good there, but it's passable. Enjoy!

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(Jim Daggett)

Groomed Columbia today for skate only. The course suffered from yesterday's conditions. Grooming today was just base prep for snow forecast. You could ski the course today, but it's icy and rutted in sections from yesterday's traffic. Ski with caution. Approaching the clubhouse hill, I'd recommend walking around the narrow lower tee-box. Gravel has surfaced and there is too much to avoid. Let's hope we get our share of forecasted snow. We need it to keep Columbia skiing.

(Jim Daggett)

Groomed Columbia and set new tracks this morning. Northeast Middle School and the Loppet hosted youth races this today and the course is in good condition considering the thin base. The tracks are shallow to decent and should be pretty skiable. There are a few icy spots that should be easily avoidable. It's beautiful out today! Enjoy!

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(Jim Daggett)

Classic skied early afternoon. Tracks are shallow and washed out on corners but they do exist and are very skiable. They are also fast, which would be great if I were a strong double poler. Alas, I am not and I also got my kick wax wrong. Switched to my skins after the first lap and had a much more enjoyable ski.

(Kathy Bjornson)

Columbia was recently groomed and overall was in quite good condition. There were some bare spots that were easily seen and avoided. The skate deck is a bit icy in spots but isn't bad. Well worth skiing!

(Greg Loper)