Tried to catch the magic morning window of spring skiing at 7:30am, but failed. There was plenty of snow and a frozen crust but with such little snow and grooming this year there just isn't a compacted base for skating that can handle this warm weather. The meadow was squishy, the power line was squishy and uneven with exposed stuff everywhere. The section from the power line to the campground was skiable but soft. The campground to loon lake was rutted up with frozen tracks from skiers skiing in the soft snow the day before. Long story short, if you're looking to just poke along, it's always a good day to be at Copper Falls ( the best state park in WI). If you're looking to train for a certain ski race in February, you're better off doing squats or something at home.

(Jason Fischbach)

Skied Takesson this morning, found it was better than expected. Grass/roots starting to appear, but easily avoided. Slushy track, but still skiable.

(Bruce Cibuzar)

There was good to adequate snow on the trail, the temps were warm today. Tracks are deeply set. The classic only Vahterra and Takesson loops are the best.

(Deb Vomhof)

Volunteer groomers were out today grooming and setting classic track on all trails - Vahterra, Takesson, Pipeline, Meadow and Red Granite (snowshoe). Conditions are fabulous with the skate deck firm and classic track smooth. With over a foot of snow in the woods, conditions should hold up pretty well. Enjoy your state park!

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(Colleen Matula)

Volunteer groomers have been working the last three days packing, rolling and combing the trails in the park - Vahterra, Takesson, Pipeline, Meadow and Red Granite trails all rolled and combed. We are trying to firm up the base after receiving 12 inches of dry, fluffy snow. We are not able to set track because of the early grooming conditions. Trail should be good to skate ski (and classic without track) with some soft spots. Enjoy these beautiful conditions with snow!

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(Colleen Matula)