Seven delighted skiers were fortunate to ski today on groomed trails in 20 to 32 degree temperatures. The trails had nice glide going out to junction 10 but as it warmed up it was a bit slower. What a memorable spring ski.

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(Nancy Schultz, Friends of Flathorn Gegoka Trails)

All the trails were classic tracked after the most recent snow fall. The warm April sun caused changing snow conditions during our ski. The first half hour was pretty icy, the next hour had great kick and glide and the final half hour was getting soft and sticky. A lot of wildlife has been in the forest since the snow. We saw tracks from moose, otter, lynx and many types of birds.

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(Brad Anderson)

Reporting live from the freshly groomed trails. 5 to 7 inches of new snow fell over the past few days. Cooler temps today created good conditions to set tracks. Come out and enjoy this spring weather to ski on a fresh white base and nicely set tracks. We ran into only one 2' spot that was open ground, easy to ski around.

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(Nancy Schultz, Friends of Flathorn Gegoka Trails)

The groomer was out this morning and tracks are great! Conditions were perfect this morning. Starting to get a little sticky with the afternoon sun, but overall it was a very pleasant ski today. Glad to get out to enjoy it.

(Kelly La Frenier)

Five inches of new snow and another 1/2 inch came down as we were skiing. No grooming has occurred but skiers have tracked many sections. It was a strange feeling experiencing a December winter wonderland in April. It was a winter wonderland with all the fresh snow on the trees.

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(Nancy Schultz, Friends of Flathorn Gegoka Trails)

It was the quintessential spring ski today. Soft tracks, 40 degrees, but plenty of snow to ski on. A couple of small patches of bare ground that were easy to ski around. We are still open for business, come and enjoy all the daylight we have right now.

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(Nancy Schultz, Friends of Flathorn Gegoka Trails)

Went out for a short ski and enjoyed spring skiing on visible tracks on soft snow. I had good glide and kick using waxless skies. My only disappointment was that I couldn't go further. Two other skiers went out ahead of me, setting a bit of a better track.

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(Nancy Schultz, Friends of Flathorn Gegoka Trails)

Sadly, I missed a day of skiing yesterday on the Trails due to an injury. I share this because my ski today was pathetically slow - and I want to be clear: that's on me, not the tracks. But here's the silver lining. Moving at a snail's pace forced me to notice things I'd normally glide right past. The trails were a bit crusty from yesterday's cold snap, and on rare occasion just a touch icy - though I only made it as far as Junction 18 and back, so take that with a grain of salt. Yesterday's wind did bring down some debris, but nothing alarming in the areas I covered. The temperature was a crisp 14°F, and I opted for my waxable skis. Despite my humbling condition, it was still a day outside on snow - and that's never a bad thing. Hope you can get out and enjoy the trails during this extended winter we've been gifted!

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(Nancy Schultz, Friends of Flathorn Gegoka Trails)

Really nice classic conditions and beautiful trails. The snow was on the soft side, given all the recent snow, but I'd rather have that than ice. The trail network and grooming job are really impressive. I saw a handful of other folks out there, but the tracks were essentially pristine.

(Will Daniels)

Today was nothing short of a skiing miracle - and yes, I said miracle. The kind of day you replay in your mind long after the snow melts. After 10 to 12 glorious inches of fresh snow blanketed everything on Friday, Saturday was spent in noble service - packing trails and wrestling down blowdowns, setting the stage for something special. And special it was. Today, Joe worked his magic, tracking every single trail to perfection, leaving behind conditions that can only be described as absolutely astounding - the kind that make you stop mid-glide just to take it all in. None of this happens without the right people. A massive, heartfelt thanks to Joe and Doug, whose hard work and dedication made this day possible. With temperatures sitting at a crisp 22 degrees and only a moderate breeze, the winter boreal forest was in full, breathtaking glory - cold enough to feel alive, calm enough to stay out for hours without a second thought. Do yourself a favor: get out there. The trails are waiting, the forest is stunning, and days like this don't come around often. We were lucky enough to live it today - you should be next.

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(Nancy Schultz, Friends of Flathorn Gegoka Trails)