Trails were re-tilled and widened on all Greens (Upper and Lower Snowman, Lynne's Loop, East and West Overlook), as well as Canyon Curves and a portion of Pincushion Loop (to 3k cutoff). Classic tracks are in good shape on all trails. We plan to groom again after any snowfall later this week.

(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

All trails in the Pincushion system are being groomed this morning except for the inner loops Morris Maze and Hilfiker. Skiing conditions should be good for the next several days.

(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

We received 8+ inches of wet snow yesterday and today (light snow is still falling). The wet snow needs to cool before we can groom. We're tentatively planning to groom on Friday, and with cooler temps coming the trails should be in good shape for the weekend.

(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

Skied nearly everything. Essentially same as a couple days ago but with more ruts, including some from a classic skier who skied right down the middle of the trail on almost the whole system. Hard to stay upright even for an advanced skier. Will still be speedy in the morning and slow in the afternoon. Again, best to avoid the afternoon skiing to make things slightly better for skiers the next morning, though at this point it's in pretty rough shape.

(Mitchell Campbell)

Beautiful weather today for a 10am 25F ski. However the crusty glazed icy snow was very fast and made the advanced/black trails a little too sketchy for a beginner like myself. Groomed throughout, but tracks were lost on some downhills making it difficult to stop/snowplow, and uphills were hard to get an edge for herringboning. Southbound Upper Snowman's classic tracks were pretty chewed up from skate skiers hugging the right side of the trail. Another hazard on the green trails are the spots where a ski, boot, or paw sunk into softer snow and then refroze, making a bit of a pothole. Still doable for late season skiing, no bare spots to be found, but be cautious.

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(Cory Quirk)

Amazing crust ski at pincushion this morning! Skied everything at least once. Very fast but still easy to find an edge. Trail conditions varied from smooth to super rutted. Luckily the crust off the trail was strong enough to ski on to avoid the worst of the rutted areas! Pincushion mountain loop has many deep footprints frozen into the trail. Thanks to freezing overnight my skis barely left a mark, and I quit for the morning as things softened. I'd advise against heading out there this afternoon as it'll be very soft and slushy, plus it'll mean better skiing tomorrow morning if it doesn't see more skiers today.

(Mitchell Campbell)

In the wake of yesterday's rain and with warm temps forecast for the next several days we're deferring trail grooming until we get a couple of consecutive days of colder temps. We may get some new snow early next week. In the meantime, conditions will be alternately mushy and icy. Please avoid skate skiing when the deck is warm and soft and use caution as there will be icy areas.

(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

All trails have been groomed and are in good to excellent condition. We're expecting much warmer temps with repeated freeze-thaw cycles, please exercise caution as there are likely to be icy spots. Base depth: 15+ in. (up to 5 ft),
Unpacked depth: 30-60 in.

(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

Slow going on the Pincushion Loop; felt more like walking with skis at times. Tracks blown over in places and not recently used much. Beautiful to be in the woods and on the ridge, as always.

(Andrea Northwood)

Just finished my third ski of the day at Pincushion. Except for the Pincushion Mt loop everything was re-groomed Sunday. The groomer had some minor issues so it was not finished Sunday. It looks like they were out touching things up this afternoon. Skiing was wonderful, solid tracks easy waxing. Winter conditions. The north shore is where it's at.

(Jim Smith)