Rain on the north shore prompted me to travel north to upper Gunflint system where the rain turned to snow. I didn't see anyone else out there are on freshly groomed trails. Big and Little Pine loops were absolutely destroyed by foot traffic so I headed out to Overlook trail and Ham Lake trails, found great conditions! Overlook was packed nicely. Hoping they groom Pine loops soon to make them skiable.

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(Christina Fanola)

We have been out the last couple of days to tune up the trails for the weekend. We have a good base and the trails have set up well. Big Pine, Litle Pine (lighted trail), Overlook, Upper West End, Rabbit Run, Aspen Alley and Highlands were all groomed with classic and a skate deck. We are planning on getting out tomorrow to work the rest of the system tomorrow.

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(John Fredrikson)

Was in the Twin Cities yesterday, hoping to see some snow. Drove up last night and found it here! It's a winter wonderland out the Gunflint -- the 8 new inches last weekend pushed conditions from good to great. Headed out midday with good skis and might suggest the same for anyone. The scene right now is gorgeous, as is the ski forecast here through Christmas.

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(Erik Lien)

Finished grooming up the rest of the trail system this morning. All trails with classic and skate deck. Trails groomed this morning: Upper West End, Northstar, Ham Lake, Highlands, Overlook. Another 2.5 inches of snow in the last 24 hours.

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(John Fredrikson)

Groomed most of the trails on the west side of the system. 5.5" overnight and about another three inches during the day. The base is building up really well. Groomed Big Pine, Little Pine (lighted), Overlook, Rabbit Run, Aspen Alley, Warren's Road, Power Line, Short Cut and Lower West End. All with a skate deck and a classic track. Cut Across just has a skate deck so far. Grooming plans: We plan on grooming the rest of the system tomorrow.

(John Fredrikson)

Upper Gunflint has had over a foot of snow so far this season. We have packed the whole system with our Bisten Bully 100 and have good early season conditions. Warren's Road, Big Pine and our lighted trail, Little Pine, are in good very good shape. These are all groomed with a classic track and skate deck. Other trails are in variabe condition, but skiable with B skis. Grooming plans: We will be out grooming as we get more snow.

(John Fredrikson)