New snow on top of nicely packed base, laughing as I skied between white-outs and windy mini blizzards. Just great, and fantastic grooming.

(Brian Crotteau)

We received about 8" of new snow. All trails have been groomed and tracked. The Pincushion trail system is in excellent shape. Temps will be warmer this week, a great time to get out and enjoy skiing at Pincushion. Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming club events, including the Virtual Pincushion Winter Festival 10k Race (February 11-21).

(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

Freshly groomed since yesterday's snow. Snowmen, Canyon Curves and West Overlook all had great classic track. Intersections with other trails all appeared groomed.

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(Steve Langenbrunner)

Skied upper leg of Pincushion Loop, Hilfiker, Canyon Curves and return leg of North Advanced. 3-6 inches of new snow and still falling. Skier made tracks in remnants of groomed tracks throughout. Some tracks are wobbly but the snow is running really fast and very forgiving. Skate deck is fully covered with new snow.

(Josh Wenck)

I skied Pincushion Mountain Loop, North Advanced to Canyon Curves, Upper and Lower Snowman and West Overlook. 20°. All classic tracks were deep and firm, with nice long glides. Skate lane looked firm though well used by many skiers.

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(Steve Langenbrunner)

And the snow continues....All Green trails and Pincushion Loop groomed and tracked. Grooming plans: Remaining trails will be groomed tonight. Temps are a bit warmer and winds are down - a great sunny day to enjoy Pincushion.

(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

We skied Ole Hyvaa, Hilfiger, Northern Advanced, Pincushion Mountain Loop. Trails were mostly in great condition, with some debris here and there. Some of the downhills felt a little bit choppy, but all in all we had a fabulous day at one of our favorite places to ski!

(Tully Hall)

Skied North Advanced, Ole Hyvaa, Hilfiker and Canyon Curves. System was last groomed on Saturday. Classic tracks are well set and packed after Wednesday's snow however the tracks on the green runs are beat up. High winds have blown debris and drifts in some areas. Skate deck is covered by about 1.5 inches of dry snow and the deck underneath can be pretty choppy and grooved so take care on steeper downhills.

(Josh Wenck)

Bluebird day in Grand Marais even in the single digits above zero. Skied North Advanced, Canyon Curves and Lynn's Loop in varied conditions. Unfortunately, about half the system was not groomed after about 7 inches of snow earlier this week. The other half of the system that was groomed earlier in the week had an additional 1-3 inches overnight last night. Skier made tracks and remnants of a few groomed tracks throughout the system with some sections uneven and beat up (mostly on the green trails). The snow is abundant and skiing well but bring your classic skis.

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(Josh Wenck)

Beautiful freshly falling snow during our ski today. Skate skiing was a bit tough with the fresh 2-3” of snow, but the classic tracks were well skied in. I’d recommend classic if you have the choice until a fresh groom!

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(Ellie Sin)