Skied all the trails. Was worried tracks would be icy but they were not. Enough snow had blown in the tracks to cover ice and hard wax worked fine. Tree debris in the tracks was somewhat of a sticky issue, mostly on the lower Pincushion loop. But overall conditions were great considering low snow and freeze thaw cycles the trails have endured. Thanks to the trail crew for the wind blown clean up and grooming.

(Tim Nelson)

New Snow Last 24 hours: 0", New Snow Last 7 days: 2.5", Trail Base: 3 - 6". Comments: Grooming team cleared debris from last night's windstorm and regroomed skate decks on all trails. Tracks are in good shape. Overall conditions very good.

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(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

Went back to Pincushion to ski the advanced trails I skipped yesterday due to poor wax. Conditions were the same, with temps starting just above freezing. Today I used grip tape which worked much better than skins or hard wax yesterday with the same conditions. Coverage still very good and tracks were holding up nicely. I could do the moderate hills in the tracks but had to get out on the steeper hills. Happy with the day!

(Tim Nelson)

Pincushion conditions were better than I expected given the warm above freezing temps. Coverage was complete. with only a few bits of dirt and grass on the lower side of Pincushion loop. I did not ski the Advanced loop or Morris Maze but everything else was fine except for challenging wax conditions. My extra blue didn't work so I switched to skins which did not work in the tracks on the hills but were fine on flatter sections. Grooming was recent and tracks and deck were firmer than I thought given the warm temps.

(Tim Nelson)

Staying in Castle Danger area and was unsure if conditions merited the long drive to Grand Marais. So figured I'd post a report for anyone else in the same predicament... It was lovely at Pincushion today. Did 15 miles and I think close to 100% of the system. Trails were on the soft side with the warm weather but coverage was fantastic and grooming was great. I skated, but looked great for classic too. Used my B skis but definitely could have used my best skis. Minimal debris and everything was easily avoidable.

(Mike Herriges)

New Snow Last 24 hours: 1.5" (1/2" ice, 1" snow), New Snow Last 7 days: 2.5", Trail Base: 3 - 6". Surface Conditions: Very good. Comments: All trails are groomed for classic and skate style skiing.

(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

All trails groomed and overall in nice shape! Skate deck was thin but pretty firm with just a few avoidable rocks and sticks.

(Julia Reich)

Great day of skiing the northern advanced loop! It appeared everything was open and had been groomed over the weekend. There was probably a quarter inch of snow blown on to the tracks but enough people have been on the classic track that it's still in good shape. Enjoy!

(Phil Miller)

New Snow Last 24 hours: 2.5", New Snow Last 7 days: 4", Trail Base: 2 - 5". Surface Conditions: Very good. Comments: All trails are groomed for classic and skate style skiing. Conditions are very good to excellent. We are still in low base situation, so there may be exposed rocks or dirt here and there. Please ski carefully and mindfully.

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(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

New Snow Last 24 hours: 1.5", New Snow Last 7 days: 2.5", Trail Base: 2 - 4". Surface Conditions: Fair to Good. Comments: We are still in a low snow condition, so ski at your own risk with extreme caution. East Overlook trail has been rolled, but not groomed. Numerous exposed rocks on the east hill. All other trails groomed for skate and classic style.

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(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)