The trails were especially lovely today with the sun breaking through to illuminate the hoar frost. We skied the main yellow loop from the Barnes Road trailhead and were pleased with conditions. The trails have been used pretty intensively lately so there is horizontal wiggle in the tracks, but they are firm-bottomed. Skate deck looks decent. The Barnes Road trailhead takes you out new trail - flats leading to a couple dandy hills - all on Bayfield County land. Appreciate the partnership!

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(Pamela Toshner)

My wife and I skied the Classic Trail (Blue Trail) today. First time I have ever been there and what a wonderful gem. This was perfect for my wife and I -- beautiful scenery, and the trail was great for us! Thank you groomers! I really loved the changing room you have to change after skiing!

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(John Brown)

Trails are well groomed. With the latest snow, they are great. Thank you Scott! Perfect skiing weather - 20 degrees and snow on the trees is beautiful and peaceful. Talked to several people and all thought trails were great.

(Terry Kolberg)

Carpe skiem. 2020 busted out a last-minute pure, white, redemption of natural snow. Get out there and seize it no matter where you go! TLP is ready for your best classic skis.

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(Pamela Toshner)

Great conditions after another about 4 inches of light fluffy snow. Chose to classic expecting the skate deck would be soft and from what I could see that appeared to be the case. I'm sure it will firm up soon and as of about 5:00 pm there were still first track rights to be had on the outer loops.

(Charles Watson)

The entire system was rolled and groomed today. Finished as it was getting dark. Imagine it could firm up overnight and be in great condition for the extended new years weekend. Enjoy!

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(Scott Toshner)

Pretty good conditions out on the classic trail. All tracks were set. A few twigs and leaves but darn few and easy to avoid. It snowed lightly during our entire ski so the skate track looked like it would required a little more effort to make it work. Fine day to be out and definitely worth the drive.

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(Kris Diller)

Pretty fabulous skiing with full-depth classic tracks! The couple drawbacks are a few thin spots in the tracks and a stick popping up here and there. Also, some folks have walked on the trails closer to the main park. Feel free to let them know that's a no-no of you check it out. You won't see a fee box, but trail donations are welcome via paypal on the Town of Barnes website.

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(Pamela Toshner)

The entire trail system was groomed today. Conditions are pretty good. Only a couple small areas of dirty snow. With a thin base there are areas that aren't level. Was able to set full depth classic tracks. If it firms up overnight it should be even better. Thanks to volunteers who mowed the trails and removed down trees prior to snowfall this season. The result is good conditions even with only a couple inches of base.

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(Scott Toshner)

Fresh grooming and classic tracks when we arrived. We skied the easy classic loop twice. The was great and the temperature was perfect.

(Skip Durocher)