We received more snow overnight and the groomers went out this morning. They set two classic tracks throughout the park. All the trails are in excellent condition!

(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)

We're getting snow and more snow! Groomers were out in the afternoon setting two classic tracks. All the trails are in excellent condition!

(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)

The trails were groomed Friday with two classic track sets. Current conditions are excellent. Some parts of the trail may have drifting snow due to the intense winds.

(Sarah Weed)

After a sudden windy snow squall while skiing earlier at St. John's University, I came over to Kraemer Lake and was greeted by nice sunshine and blue skies. I have wanted to ski here for years but most seasons there has been a lack of snow. It doesn't appear the trails have been groomed since the last snowfall but most places you could follow the partially snowed-in tracks. The first 1/2 km. was fairly drifted over but pretty good after that. A very beautiful wooded area with a few nice hills. Thanks Stearns County Parks for having these ski trails.

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(Dave Carlson)

The trails were groomed Friday with two classic tracks set. Current Condition: Excellent.

(Ben Anderson)

With the light, fluffy snow and forecasted high winds staff are only rolling/packing the trails today Thursday. The strategy behind rolling today is that the grooves made by packer will catch the blowing snow and thus keep more snow on our trails. By keeping more snow on our ski trails we can (hopefully) extend their lifespan and maybe even ski longer than a week at a time. Groomers will be out Friday to set classic tracks.

(Ben Anderson)

Only skied easy trail. Excellent base. Light glaze on some parts. Trail blown-in in some places, and someone had walked on the trail. Still some decent grooves in where not blown in. Occasional sticks and some leaves. Still a bit chilly today, wear warm gloves/bring hand warmers.

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(Amanda Warzecha)

We received about 4 inches of additional snow. Groomers were able to set two classic tracks. The conditions are good!

(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)

All the trails are set with two classic tracks. The conditions are fair to poor depending on snow depth and some icy spots.

(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)

The thawing and then freezing of the snow has made the trails very icy and some areas are quite treacherous. We would not recommend skiing at this time.

(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)