I arrived to find it had last been groomed sometime in the previous week but not since the late week snowfall we had. That was no problem because it was only a couple inches of new snow. I skied one loop and actually encountered another person. By the time we had both made our loops, everything was skied in, and I did a much faster second loop (the farthest out and back). I like looking for wildlife signs here. Lots of grouse holes in the snow and snowshoe hare all around. I usually also find moose tracks that are always at least a week or two old, but I haven't seen real moose there since 2011. Deer tracks are always fresh.

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(Bob Conzemius)

Stoney Ridge ski trails were combed, packed and tracks set on all three loops. They should set up nicely tonight and be ready for your skis tomorrow.

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(Wallace Krook)

Stoney Ridge trail had solid tracks from a fairly recent grooming and I skied in less than an inch of newer snow. The Sherry Lake trail has not been groomed, but the loops that are groomed are worth the trip.

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(Jeff Pesta)

First two loops of three groomed perfectly, enjoy! Grooming plans: Third Sherry Lake Loop may be done later this week. Thank you Wally!

(Neil Gardner)