When I arrived at 2pm the temp was -15F which made skiing slow. I classic skied Fern Dell and Turtleville loops. Tracks were firm but in some areas had oak leaves and pine needles. There were some short areas where wind blown snow filled the tracks. I then tried to ski Hastings loop but only did a small portion because the tracks were soft and slow. Overall, with the bright sunny skies, it was a pretty day to ski.

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(Ron Fabrizius)

Skate skied Fern Dell and Turtleville, both skate deck and classical tracks were groomed mid-day. Beautiful classical tracks, skate deck is wide and smooth but soft yet with a good 6 to 8" base. All other trails groomed and in very good condition. Very cold fresh powder made for a slow pace but worth the effort.

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(Scott Allen)

Classic skiied fern dell, hasting, pioneer and ishnala. Overall tracks are firm and in good condition. There are some small dirt spots along with some areas where grass is pushing thru especially under pine trees.

(Ron Fabrizius)

4 to 5" fresh snow, most trails packed (except Hastings). Fern Dell, Turtleville, N.W loops, beginner loops combed. No tracks set. Did not ski Pioneer or Ishnala. B skis on F.D. & Turtleville, rock skis on N.W. Slow in the cold but so nice to ski close to home. Thanks Mirror Lake S.P.

(Paul Wagener)

I skied Fern Dell and Turtleville late this afternoon. The the trails have been packed and groomed. There are some thin spots and dirt showing in the usual areas. The skate skiing was good. I would once again avoid the NW loops and Ishnala if you do not want to scratch your skis due to more rocks on those trails.

(Dave Statz)

Scratched around Fern Dell and Turtleville trails. Almost all covered but lot of sticks and leaves, a few rocks. But, skiable. Mostly shaded, about 3-4" base.

(Dave Minden)

Too early for DNR grooming but great to be on snow and set aside the rollers! Punchy, slushy in spots but but skate worthy. Hikers post-holed the Fern Dell trail but still a great early season work out. 2 to 4" inches of firm corn snow ideal for occasional V2 and lots of double poling.

(Scott Allen)