We groomed the Northern Trails again this morning. That is about 8k of groomed, dog friendly trails. Conditions are very good once you leave the trailhead area. Tracks were set and the skate lane is firm. Some minor debris may be present but there is plenty of snow, no chances of hitting dirt. We will be closing the trails for the season on Sunday April 10th.

(Isaac Cowart)

About as much fun as a person outta be allowed to have. Perfect grooming on a deep base under bluebird skies. Fast until the April sun started slowing things down midday. Only northern trails had been groomed, which I think is about half the trails. Observed that fat bike trails also groomed. Board in the chalet indicates that trails will be regroomed Saturday.

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(Sue Schroeder)

Very nice and fast conditions on the freshly groomed sections, but quickly getting soft. Decided to bushwack the non-groomed sections. This was possible due to the freezing ice then inch or two of snow earlier this week which solidified the base. Quite a few trees down but otherwise a perfect spring skiing expedition. A weight to ski ratio of 0.9 lbs per cm or less is required for good gliding. This may improve over the weekend as the crusty base densifies.

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(Duane Jacobson)

Arrived to find groomed and tracked trails! The tracks were fast and good throughout except where they were wiped out from the groomer grooming the skate lanes. The groomed skate lane looked to be fast, firm and good as well. No dirt or ice. Not all was freshly groomed, but enough to make a great ski day. The bike trails that were groomed looked great. The snowshoe trails were firm and fun. Great views on snowshoe trails. The chalet has a toasty fire to warm up by after your ski. Tomorrow should also be a great day to get out and enjoy some end of winter fun.

(Larry Dobberstein)

We have plenty of snow, it is just difficult to work with today. We have rolled and compact a portion of the trails but conditions are too heavy and wet to use our Yellowstone Ginzu groomers. We will open at 11 AM today to anyone wanting to ski. Tracks will not be set and expect soft conditions and pole plants. The Northern Trails are all that have been compacted. This includes the 2.65k loop and the first portions of the 7k and 10k to post J. Then J back to the Chalet. Come enjoy the extended season! We will continue to do what we can today and tomorrow and hope to be able to perform better grooming early Saturday once the temperatures drop again.

(Isaac Cowart)

Calendar still says winter but spring skiing in full sunny glory at WinMan. I hit the trails late afternoon just as the tracks were glazing and fishscales were just the ticket. Skate lane was soft but not rutted. Should be scary fast in the morning.

(Mike Ivey)

Skiing was excellent first thing in the morning on the groomed trails. The groomer was still out while I was skiing and the ungroomed trails were icy. Temps were in the low 30s and I had the trails to myself. I skied from 8am to 10:30am. Warmer temps in the afternoons soften the skate deck too much. Don't put your skis away yet. There is still great skiing to be had.

(Tim Hill)

All of our trails are open as we are maintaining about a 12" base. A majority of the trails were tilled and groomed this morning and conditions are actually very good currently. All trails to the north have been groomed as well as the entire 7k loop.

(Isaac Cowart)

With 2" of snow overnight the grooming team was out early this morning. All skate lanes were combed and tracks reset throughout the system with the exception of the Out-n'-Back and between posts J and S. Conditions will be slightly soft with the new snow and warming temperatures today but still a great late season day to get out and have a blast.

(Isaac Cowart)

We came up from south of the cheddar curtain for a long weekend of classical skiing and are staying and skiing around Minocqua where many of the trails here have all been icy. We read the report here about Winman trails which we have never skied before. We skied the Red 10 K trail and tracks were in great shape, the trail was scenic and well cared for. The shelter/warming house was quite impressive and the trails were well marked. We will definitely be back next year on one of our up north trips. Thanks to all the groomers on all the trails and thanks to skinnyski site for all the great info.

(Bob Deitch)