There's still quite good skating at CLCF as well as old but stable classic tracks. Jerry did an excellent job this morning of scratching up the surface of the prairie trails and the first loop in the woods. He'll be back out tomorrow morning. There are a couple of moderately icy spots, but they're just patches and hardly noticeable. Come on out and give us a try. No charge, free parking, outhouse. If you like what you ski, join the club next year!

(Charlie Dee)

The skate lanes in the upper and lower fields and the first loop in the woods were groomed this morning. Currently, light flurries are filling in the classic tracks which were icy.

(Jerry Gensch)

The skate lanes in the upper fields and the first loop into the woods were groomed and required many passes with the scarifier and Tidd-tech. Nothing was done with the classic tracks. There was a skier using the classic tracks and said they were OK.

(Jerry Gensch)

Perfect classic tracks tonight. Deep and well formed. Very clean with little or no debris. Great grip with skin skis. Perhaps a little soft and not real fast but still a beautiful dusk ski on perfectly set tracks.

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(Russ Sobotta)

Everything is groomed for skate except "tip-over hill", classic tracks are set on the outside loop.  .

(Jerry Gensch)

Great conditions persist at 4PM: firm base with soft cover for good control. Classic lanes looked firm and in good shape. Just plain fun!

(Dave Miller)

Trails remain in great condition! Good coverage and nice firm skate deck. The classic tracks are nice and firm and deep. Plenty of snow on the downhills to control speed.

(Kevin Brice)

As of 4pm trails were very nicely groomed (Thanks Jerry - you rock). Looked like a good firm classic track on most trails. Overall beautiful but slow conditions for skating due to soft base and cold conditions. Snow seemed especially slow in open areas.

(Steven Gardiner)

Perfect skate conditions today, the skate deck was firm with good purchase. The classic tracks also looked very good. The trails in the woods were freshly groomed and a little softer than the lower sections, but still very good. Excellent coverage and minimal debris. Thanks Jerry for all your hard work!

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(Kevin Brice)

Fabulous. Skating base started to firm up with multiple grooming passes by Jerry. Classic track appeared firm. Great control throughout. Just a great day to be out at CLCF!

(Dave Miller)