Tornado alley was pretty solid, though the little bump on the bridge connecting it to Skyline has some exposed ice/cement (one of the worst spots). Around Wirth Lake, Jar Hill is better than it's often been other years (a little debris and one spot of ice but mostly good). The bog had moderate coverage. There were a few spots especially, at the tops of hills, where it looked like a groomer caught some wood and the trail was covered with bits of it. We didn't up doing Eloise except going around the huge ice/slush pool across the road from Wirth Beach.

(Dan Boody)

South Wirth (Wirth natural trails) are in relatively good condition. We skied from the Wedding Loop to the Erickson and Quaking Bog Loops then back to Wirth Lake. The cover was adequate, with a few thinner spots as well as a few dirtier spots. There were tracks most of the way, they were quite shallow, but mostly sturdy and still quite clean. Overall, the trails are holding up pretty well and we got a good ski in. I was pleased to finally see some tracks on the natural loops, and they were better than I anticipated!

(Marcus Bradt)

Skied everything between the Trailhead and 394. Things have been holding up very well in general. Hard solid base and a good track in most places. A few more problem spots with leaf litter, etc., and the beginning of the Butler loop had some problem areas on the hill and the piece of trail closest to the road. I still felt ok being careful on good skis but B skis are definitely the safer choice.

(Mitchell Campbell)

Beautiful day. Not so cold once you are moving. Conditions were awesome, so I'm only posting to say that despite this, you might want to use B skis. There were a couple spots where it was thin, especially on a few concave features. Most notable was coming off/on Wirth lake at the far shore. That said, it was wonderful. Where was everyone?

(Michael Schowalter)

On the whole, great conditions out there. What a difference the inch or two of snow we got made compared to Sunday when I last skied here. Skied Wirth Lake, Antawin trail and part of the bog. Really nice grooming but thin in just a few places. I thought good skis were fine if you're on the lookout. Just beautiful today!

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(Katharine Woodman-Maynard)

Oh what a difference a little snow and great groomers makes! Started at Cedar Lake and skied Brownie, the Bog, Anwatan Trail, Tornado Alley, and Skyline. Everything except Skyline was freshly groomed with excellent coverage. Wish I had my good skis.

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(David Mortenson)

Skied down from the manmade. Tornado alley and everything in Butler had been freshly groomed. The other loops (JD Rivers, Wirth Lake, most of Skyline) still had a bit of powder but had definitely been getting some action. Good skis are ok if you're vigilant looking for problem spots, because they're there. B skis probably safer. Still amazing to get out on these trails, has me doing even more snow dances than before! Thanks groomers!

(Mitchell Campbell)

Got out to ski some hills and get ready for the loppet. Get out on the natural trails while you can with our wonderful new snow! (We can ski on the manmade later! Many K's of beautiful Minnesota woods and lakes ready for your next ski!) There was good coverage everywhere and plenty of grooming all over. There was a bit of debris (but you know, that happens in the woods), nothing terrible. Big icy spot at an intersection by the Bog (I think).
I say good skis, but if you have B skis, maybe use those. My good skis are my B skis, and if I need rock skis, I classic.

(Peter Johnson)

I skied the trails around Wirth Lake and Bog. Overall, I'd say they were good. A few places throughout with debris on the trail but pretty good coverage. Classic track in most areas (that I noticed). Beautiful with the snow on the trees. I used my good skis, but if you're really careful, use your B skis.

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(Katharine Woodman-Maynard)

Parked at quaking bog and skied Norm Oakvik, Erickson loop, Wedding Hill, and Anwatin Loop. Lots of debris, leaves and bark and such on the trails, so that I wish I was using B skis, but the snow conditions were actually pretty good underneath that. Maybe a half dozen churned up or icy places.

(Gus OMalley)