Tracks are set and skate lanes groomed on all trails. The deer are rutting up areas looking for food and beds. Oak leaves are getting dispersed on a few areas of trail. Watch for sticking to wax areas of skis. Mostly in great shape.

(Charlie Tuna)

Fresh, fluffy snow made the trails absolutely gorgeous this morning. Another pair of skiers said they were sticking on their waxless skis, but our group of four didn't have issues on ours.

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(Faith Hoenecke)

Conditions were excellent for striding and skating with solid classical track and adequate snow on the skate deck. 24 degrees and great glide with Extra Blue kick wax. Trail "A" was tree debris free, while the higher letter trails (especially "F" ) had the occasional stray oak leaf. There were a few places where deer hooves had exposed piles of leaves, but they were easily avoided.

(Dave Henning)

3-4 inches of snow since yesterday. Packed and groomed this morning. All trails are in great shape. Yesterdays snow packed in and firmed up overnight. Fast track today.

(Charlie Tuna)

3-4 inches new snow groomed and tracked. Very good condition, some sticks and small branches. All trails open.

(Charlie Tuna)

Very good conditions: Skate Lanes have few areas messed up by deer digging for acorns. Classic tracks have some sections with exposed leaves and exposed gravel for a short section in the return lane near the gate. The lodge will be closed New Years day; open Noon - 4:00pm Sunday January 2.

(Aaron Staaab)

X-C Trails: 7-8" fresh snow on bare frozen ground. Skating lanes may firm up tonight. Tracks formed well with no bare spots observed. Bike Trails: All packed today and plan is to groom tomorrow. Lodge might be open on Sunday. Mask required to enter lodge.

(Aaron Staab)

12" snow have fallen in the Forest this past week. All ski trails have skate lanes and classic tracks groomed in very good early winter condition. Bike and snowshoe trails are packed and plan is to be groomed on Monday.

(Aaron Staab)