Full coverage with some debris. Firm base with thin layer of slushy snow on top for glide. Large tree down across trail about 1/2k in. The Beaver River is rushing by the trail.

(Brad Anderson)

Scouted for possible ski tomorrow. Trails fully snow covered, hard crust on top, no tracks. Might be worth a try if today is snow, not rain.

(Brad Anderson)

Well this may well be my swan song for an epic north shore ski season. Thanks for all the work that went into the trails! It must have been a wet and wild night in Silver Bay Tuesday night as they got 6-8"of mashed potatoes and let's just say a little debris on the trail (see photos). Not a day for skinny race skis, but my Madshus M50 hairys continue to amaze. There is still tons of snow up there. Recipe for a fun light backcountry outing; BC fishscale skis like the Eon/M62, Epoc/M68 or an E88 and get there first thing in the morning. Maybe I'll go one more time after all.

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(Will Abene Jr)

Warm conditions made for an enjoyable tour. No recent grooming, but there was enough track left in most places. Deep snow remaining everywhere on the trail.

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(Jeff Pesta)

Nearly unskiable: very thin crust on top of deep powder. Impossible to get a pole plant and skis sank in on a kick as well. I gave up and went to Gooseberry. Bummer because the trail system is so beautiful and the problem is, if anything, too much snow. Not worth your time until groomed again.

(Mitchell Campbell)

Beautiful sunny day in the woods. The trail has ample snow but there was some melt from the warmer weather so the trail lost kick, was a bit crusty and fast. Hard to control speeds down hill with slipping going up. Still a gorgeous outing!

(Philip Borer)

Great ski. Trails look like they were groomed last night and so they have a little blow-over on some very small sections. Condition was excellent.

(Pat Ryan)

Recently groomed and in very good condition despite today's roaring wind. The connector to Tettegouche was not groomed but had been skied.

(Catherine Winter)

Greatly enjoyed this classic-only single-track trail during a 3+ hour midday ski. Grooming had appeared to have been completed yesterday and the trail was in great condition. There is a variety of terrain, with views of cliffs alongside Bean Lake and plenty of other views, including a grand panorama of the surrounding hills and Lake Superior from the trail's designated scenic overlook. A very fun trail system. Thanks for the great conditions!

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(Darren Blankenship)

Skied the outer loop this morning with fantastic conditions. One car in the parking lot at 9AM and about a dozen when we left. Half way through the outer loop we took the connector trail out partway to Tettegouche as the bluffs are so incredible to see! As we swooshed back through the woods and down the hills at the end I was silently cheering for the Beargrease teams as they make their way to the end of the marathon today. Just a beautiful day to be out with soft (safe) snow and wonderfully groomed tracks.

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(Karla Anderson)