Brownie Lake is groomed and excellent. We rolled a trail on Cedar Lake last night with mixed success (snow drifts and bare ice while grooming in the dark make for some route choice challenges)- should be fine for skiing.

(John Daniels)

Lots of people out classic skiing, no officially groomed trails. The channel between Isles and Cedar is blocked for the season. I did not get to Cedar lake or Brownie. Not great skiing but passable for classic.

(Brent Peterson)

Skied in my own tracks on BMS (former Calhoun) and Isles (no machine grooming). Sunny, but -16F with 15mph NW winds. DO: Ski with BC or OT classic setup. Layers of clothes with no exposed skin. Hydrate with hot beverage. Embrace the adventure and have fun. Do NOT: expect Prima Donna pristine LL Bean groomed perfect. I used Madshus 78mm Backcountry Nordic with Rottefella XPLORE binding and Alfa BOA boots, Marmot Rain coat customized with Wolf Ruff, +3 layers wool shirts, Marmot DH ski pants, 2 pair wool socks, Heavy leg gaiters customized with wool liner, Expedition mittens AND wool glove (3 layers on hands), Wool balaclava and wool neck gaiter plus Apple Music Top 100 EDM of 2022.

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(Stephen Tannen)