Groomed the skate lane and set fresh tracks. Surface may still be a bit soft but skiing should still be enjoyable.

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(Tom Rulseh)

Regroomed skate deck and set classic track. Spent a fair amount of time pulling off deadfall so expect some patches of tree debris. Skate deck may be a bit soft but should firm up.

(Pat Willman)

Thanks to a group effort after the heavy snowfall we were able to compact and clear most of the deadfall. I rolled the trail both directions but did not set a track. The Sundstein Rd. parking lot end of the trail had not been plowed as of 3:30 today. I plan to groom with the track setter Thursday morning to firm up the skate lane get our classic track set for the weekend.

(Pat Willman)

After Thursday's snowfall and Tom's compaction with the roller and track setter on Friday, I groomed the skate lane and reset the track with our Tidd Tech this morning with nice results. You can witness some of the most scenic winter skiing but beware of some low hanging branches!

(Pat Willman)

Rolled, combed and set track in 6" of dry powder. Conditions are bound to be a bit soft. Also, despite extensive pruning there are still some low hanging ice covered tree branches. Eye protection is recommended. A world of winter beauty awaits!

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(Tom Rulseh)

This morning's fresh snow has been combed flat in the skate lane and tracks are reset. Conditions are beautiful for well dressed lovers of cross country skiing. Thanks to Mike Boers for the excellent grooming!

(Tom Rulseh)

Reset the classic track and resurfaced the skate lane over 2+ inches of powder with very nice results. Nearly all debris has been covered and I could even set track on the previously rougher connector trail on the Three Lakes side.

(Pat Willman)

Firm tracks and skate lane with enough fresh snow for good kick and edge control. There is some windblown debris in a few sections over which my waxless skis performed well. It was nice to be out in the warm sunshine today!

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(Tom Rulseh)

With an inch of new powder mixed with the lightly tilled base snow I was able to fill in most of imperfections on the skate lane. I did set a new track with decent results but we really need new snowfall for the track setter to work it's magic. Keep your fingers crossed for a snow system that may finally visit the Northwoods.

(Patrick Willman)

Skied the entire trail west to east and back. Other than the spotty but annoying oak leaves and skimpy snow in the conifers, the trail was overall in good shape. For skate it could probably use a fresh comb, but there would be no problem skating it as is.

(Pete Wurl)