Fluffy snow covering a firm skate deck. Packed and tracked, no classic tracks set. Skiing was slowed down by this new snow, but it made for nice downhill runs that way. Trails are in great shape. Grooming plans: Next grooming will be probably next snowfall.

(Tiffany Miller)

Went out to see what condition the trail was in. Good coverage, although thin on the field and a few patches under the trail area that goes by the bottom of the first hill climb. Trail was an odd combination of icy but soft; poles punch through many areas of the trail, so I suggest only a no pole workout if you do go. Can't say it was fun in these conditions, but it was fine enough. No classic tracks set. Hopefully we get more snow soon.

(Tiffany Miller)

Trails got a fresh scratch today, although no classic tracks set due to time constraints. Snow is cold and a little fluffy, skate deck nice and firm. Good, fast snow to be out on today.

(Tiffany Miller)

Finally back on snow. Trails were groomed and in great condition; yes, there's still some debris around, but it's in expected amounts, which is not very much. Some stuff sticking through the trail, but easy to avoid and no reason to not wear good skis. Snow was solid and fast. Classic tracks were not set; I plan to reach out to see if we can get those set for the next groom. Overall, great ski conditions.

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(Tiffany Miller)

Trails had a groom before the New year weekend. Packed and tracked, crunchy snow, and while the skate deck was slightly soft, snow was still pretty fast. Classic tracks are set on lower trails by the ski jump, but not on the trail by the gate or on any of the big hills. Outer trails of the field and the middle hill were not regroomed; outer trails are too rough and thin, need more snow for those areas. There's a bit of debris down, and there were a couple spots starting to get thin.

(Tiffany Miller)

Groomed and smooth, best stuff I've been on in the last week. No classic tracks set yet. The middle hill was not groomed, which isn't a big loss, you still get great up and downs. Still need B skis, as the main parts of the trail have some debris yet, but I got a lot of sticks out of the way, and overall improved debris-wise. Plus the additional trail is still a bit brushy-need to remember to bring the cutters next time to clear that out. But it's getting better! Wind had picked up as I was finishing up, so probably more stuff fell on the trail; it was falling almost as fast as I was cleaning stuff up. So if you're out at Silvermine, please be kind and flick sticks into the pines!

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(Tiffany Miller )

First tracks out there today and it stayed that way while I was out. Not groomed again after the small snowfall we had today, so the snow was soft and slow, but a good base. Downhills are about as slow as they'll probably get, which was nice. Still no classic tracks set. Made tracks on all the trail to help map it out for others; you could almost use good skis for most of the main groomed parts, but would definitely need B skis for the newly added trail and in the field by the gate. Drive is currently plowed. Still, it was greatly appreciated!

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(Tiffany Miller)

Packed and tracked pretty well; soft snow, but still pretty solid. Debris is sticking through many places; more snow should cover it up, and I'm hoping to come out and snip down any other sticks. No classic tracks are set, maybe after the next snowfall. Unless you have a truck or snow tires, park by the gate, you can ski in from there. Much easier to get your car out, since the drive isn't plowed yet. Ski team was just coming out to practice as I was leaving and we're planning to run the snow ATV around to pack the track down

(Tiffany Miller)

I had an amazing ski with my best friend this afternoon at Silver Mine. Craig did a great job with first grooming, a few small twigs popping up but otherwise great skiing. The hills are tough but the views are totally worth it. I plan to get a pass and maybe volunteer, this area has great potential for man made trails.

(Paul Schoening)

A crew came out and cleared trails yesterday and gave it a once over groom. It was a bit soft and a little lumpy in spots when I first started. However, one of the guys came out and started grooming while I was there to help set it up for the cold, and really smoothed it out and packed it, which made for really nice skiing! There's still some debris throughout the trail, and I did my best picking that up, but recommend B skis for some of the stuff sticking through the snow and the thin spots on one of the hills and a small area at the base of one of the hills. Another inch or two may cover that up, or I'll get back out here with my shears to lop it down so they aren't through the snow anymore. Still, not too shabby of a turn around to get these trails ready to go for folk! I had a lot of fun climbing the hills and going around the trails!
Word of caution: Parking and the driveway may be a bit snowy for some vehicles. If you are at all worried about getting stuck, I would suggest driving around to the dead end, and either park on the road or the lot across from Silvermine; you can cut through the field until you run into one of the outer trails- you can't miss it. This is also good for when the main gate is closed and you want to be somewhat close to the trails. Trails were also extended into the field next to the main gate, so even parking there now, and walking up and to the trail in the field to the left will be an option. We're looking into getting the drive plowed as soon as we can.

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(Tiffany Miller)