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Pincushion Mountain Trails
Grand Marais, MN
25.0k
Skating/Classic
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218-387-1276
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Well designed trail 2 miles north of Grand Marais. Dependable classical and skating grooming by dedicated ski club. Gentle rolling beginner and intermediate terrain through birch, aspen and pine forest with expert options. Nice overlooks of North Shore far below. Separate snowshoe trail. Public warming building. 1.6 K lighted xc trail on each night.
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2021-2022 season
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Saturday, January 15, 2022
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Good skis ]
I skied Pincushion Mtn Loop (freshly groomed when I skied), then North Advanced to M and O thru Canyon Curves Loop, Upper and Lower Snowman and West OverLoop. All had a deep firm trackset. I seemed to glide forever on the long gradual downhills but not out of control.
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(Steve Langenbrunner)
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Evening
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All trails except Pincushion Loop groomed, skate decks widened. Grooming plans: Grooming will continue tomorrow to get all trails ready for a busy weekend. Snow is perfect right now.
(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Skied North Advanced, Ole Hyvaa, Hilfiker and Canyon Curves. Classic track still in good shape with some debris in tracks but generally fast. Skate deck on upper loops is still very soft and there are very few freestyle tracks. Grateful for another gorgeous day.
Photos:
(Josh Wenck)
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Skied North Advanced, Hilfiker and Canyon Curves. Classic tracks well set. Skate deck had about .5-1.5 inches of fluffy new snow. Some softer spots at the higher elevations. Also saw a few wolf tracks on the upper trails.
(Josh Wenck)
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Night
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
New Snow: 3 in, Packed Base: 6-15 in. All trails groomed Saturday night after yesterday's snow. Trails are in good shape.
(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)
Friday, January 7, 2022
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Skied Pincushion Loop. Classic tracks freshly groomed and well set. I like how the groomer has raised the track setter on some of the steeper inclines and runouts. As per grooming report email this morning, black trails have not been groomed since most recent snowfall.
Photos:
(Josh Wenck)
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Skied the Pincushion Mountain Overlook and Snowman loops. Trails were well set and fast. Small scattering of debris in some sections. Beautiful day in the forest and the windchill wasn’t too bad.
Photos:
(Jessie Austin)
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Great conditions today. I classic skied the entire system and tracks were solid in spite of all the new snow. Skating looked a bit soft. Midwinter conditions on the Gunflint. Get out and enjoy.
Photos:
(Mark Hennessy)
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Morning
Firsthand: Both 
[ Good skis ]
Trails are groomed and conditions are great! Skate deck was a little soft but still very skiable after all the recent fresh snow. Classic tracks were pristine. Plenty of deer sightings as well!
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(Heidi Magnan)
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Morning
Observation 
Trails aren’t groomed as of 11am after past two storms.
(Paul Magnan)

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