Training Loop, 6K, 8.5K and 11K Loops were groomed on Friday. Skate lanes were refreshed but not all track was reset if the old track was still in good condition. Setting new, quality track with old, hard snow in cold temperatures is a challenge and time consuming. What we didn't groom on Friday was last groomed on Wednesday and is still in very good condition.

(Gene Oestreich)

Training Loop, 2.5K Loop and parts of the 8K and Papoose trails were groomed this afternoon/tonight with tracks reset. Conditions will be very good although persistent snow showers, and some minor drifting in open areas could impact conditions.

(Gene Oestreich)

The classic tracks were great and solid. Skaters were pleased with the skate lanes. A light dusting of snow fell this morning which gave a bit more traction. Fat bike trail was well packed and fun.

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(Deborah Leonard)

Skied everything except the Out-and-back and the trail to Papoose parking lot. Trails that were groomed Sunday night were a bit firmer than what was groomed Monday morning. But all trails skied very well with recent grooming. Thanks.

(Joe Rhiel)

Skate lanes were refreshed Sunday night on the 2.5K and 6K loops. Should be firm and fast with the cold temps. Short section of classical tracks were reset from the main trailhead, otherwise all remaining tracks are still in very good condition. Grooming plans: Skate lanes on all remaining trails will be refreshed Monday morning. A light dusting of snow on top of firm trails leaving very good skiing conditions.

(Gene Oestreich)

Skate lane on 6K loop and Out 'N Back refreshed this afternoon/evening. Tracks still in excellent condition. All trails in great shape for the weekend.

(Gene Oestreich)

Re-grooming after the weekend melting and subsequent freezing was completed this morning. Conditions are again excellent, as we have come to expect from the crew at WinMan. Classic tracks are deep and solid, and the skating deck is also solid. The glide was awesome, making for a fast ski around the loops on a perfect winter day. Essentially no tree debris.

(David Henning)

2.5K and 6K loops were groomed this morning and are in very good condition. Icy tracks have been cut and reset. Skate lanes have soft corduroy. All other trails are open but skate lanes and tracks have an icy glaze from yesterday's warm temps then freezing overnight. Please ski with caution if you ski these trails. Grooming will continue throughout the day.

(Gene Oestreich)

Skied Winman this afternoon and conditions were superb. Skate decks were the flattest they have ever been and the classic tracks were deep and fast. This is a wonderful facility that does not charge is users a dime. I have skied here since Winman was born and the trails have never been better. The skate decks do not have a crown like in years past and the classic tracks are deep.

(Tom Oestreich)

2.5K and Out ‘ N Back groomed this morning with tracks set. Training Loop groomed out to first intersection (U) with new track set. Skate lane on 6K also refreshed this morning. Should be excellent conditions on all trails.

(Gene Oestreich)