All tracks were reset today, and all trails are in very good conditions. I noticed a few soft spots, but they should firm up, and there was some light drizzle as I was finishing up.

(Sara Pearson, Wisconsin DNR)

Trails were groomed today and new tracks laid. Tracks set up very well, ruts were smoothed out, and Madeline is in excellent condition for skiing!

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(Sara Pearson, Wisconsin DNR)

Mild temps and wet snow made grooming a challenge. Tracks were soft when I finished up this morning, and light snow continued. Overall I would say conditions are good, but likely slow with these forecasted mild temperatures.

(Sara Pearson, Wisconsin DNR)

The entire system was groomed today after some fresh snow and a busy weekend of skiing. The tracks set up very well and the entire system is in excellent condition.

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(Sara Pearson, Wisconsin DNR)

We received several inches of fresh snow, and all trails have been packed and groom. Excellent conditions!

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(Sara Pearson, Wisconsin DNR)

We received about 1" of snow overnight, and all trails were groomed with new tracks set. Trails are in excellent condition. The new snow helped to cover up much of the leafy debris.

(Sara Pearson, Wisconsin DNR)

Trails were groomed and new tracks were set. Tracks set up beautifully. Minimal debris on the trails, even with the strong winds the last couple days. More strong winds expected so anticipate additional debris. Trails are in excellent condition.

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(Sara Pearson, Wisconsin DNR)

The entire Madeline trails system was groomed and all tracks were reset. The trail saw some heavy use the past few days! Conditions are good, enjoy!

(Sara Pearson, Wisconsin DNR)

What a great way to start the new year. All trails had been freshly groomed yesterday after we received about 8” of new snow. Temperatures at 9:00 am were around 10 degrees and had warmed up to about 15 degrees by the time l left two hours later. I skied the entire red loop out and back from the parking lot and then when out and back on the green loop. The only sketchy part was at the bottom of the big hill on the first red loop cut off. It is very narrow and with ice on the sides of the trail. With the cold temperatures, the track was a little slower than I would have liked but control was very good. The groomer had everything meticulously groomed except the two hills on the return section of the green loop which I would have preferred if they had been dragged instead of tracked. All in all, it was an outstanding morning of skiing.

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(Jim Gantz)

Thank you to the excellent groomer! All trails groomed. All classic tracks in great shape. Madeline Lake is gorgeous.

(Kathleen Paton)