The lower "Figure 8" (Rim Creek, Squirrel Tail, Pinery Grade) were all rolled/packed. The recent snow was extremely wet and heavy. Snuss and Pelican were not packed. The trail system is littered with debris from the heavy snow breaking branches and limbs. Due to staffing/technical difficulties, the northern section my only be packed today. Regular grooming is planned to start again tomorrow.

(Joe Kraetke)

All trails were groomed/tracked this morning. Warm temps are making the trail soft. Overall they are in good condition.

(Joe Kraetke)

Skied all the trails here - did my Czech Jizerska virtual race! Trails were beautiful. There was a half inch of so of new snow on top of the grooming. Starting at County W, the loops in the south were pretty well skied over. At the north end, the Pelican Trail was much less traveled, and harder to ski on with the fresh snow. That one trail also could use some mowing in the summer with brambles coming up on the edges of the trails. Overall good! One or two spots where dirt came up through the grooming.

(Anna DeMers)

All trails were groomed/tracked again this morning. A light snow last night got mixed in with two passes in the southern portion (Rim Creek, Pinery Grade, and Squirrel Tail). Snuss is double wide but not tracked. The Pelican loop, Short Swing, and ridge Run are tracked with a single pass. The two alternate sections were groomed yesterday and were not gone over again today. Good conditions overall.

(Joe Kraetke)

All trails were groomed this morning. A wide pass was made to pull in new snow and open it up for the virtual Birkie that will be taking place starting this Saturday. All trails are in good shape. There are a few thin spots that are just north of the Mason Creek bridge on the Snuss trail. Grooming plans: Trails will be finished tomorrow with new track on the entire system.

(Joe Kraetke)

Snuss trail was fabulous for skating. Firm and nicely groomed. Some of the other sections of trail were a bit narrow, but once the second pass is made it will be fantastic. It is quite skateable now, but will only improve. A few soft grabby spots on squirrel but I would still recommend. Such a great trail to enjoy the serene beauty of winter in Wisconsin. Thanks DNR!

(Wendy Rebne)

All trails were groomed/tracked this morning with the exception of the two alternate sections of the Rim Creek loop. The skate deck is very soft and the track is brittle due to the extreme cold temps. Only one pass was made around the trail system. When temperatures improve, a double pass will be made.

(Joe Kraetke)

All trails were packed/rolled this morning. After the first time through, I dropped the pan behind the roller to have a smooth corduroy deck. For the most part it turned out well for not using the actual groomer. It is still soft but should firm up with the cold temps. Next week I plan to get back out with the groomer, cut it, and finish it with track. I have it listed as B skis for the rating due to the one area just north of the Mason Creek bridge on the Snuss trail just as a precaution. Other than that, the trail filled in nicely and should be in great shape next week.

(Joe Kraetke)

Skate skied Northern loop (Snuss around Pelican) early afternoon. First ones on the groomed trail (groomed Tuesday). Nice job, thanks so much. Pretty decent skate lane with a few soft spots. Debris covered and no ground showing. Some raspberries along the edges. Hope we get a bit more snow. So very good to be out on a beautiful day. Thanks again.

(Terry Gallagher)

All trails were groomed this morning and are in good shape overall. There are a few thin spots yet and some dips/holes that are uneven but very easily avoided. If all goes to plan, the trails will be groomed again Friday morning.

(Joe Kraetke)