Tried a lap on the ungroomed skijor course this morning. With 2-3 inches extra inches covering the trail, skate only if you're feeling adventurous. I double polled most of the time. The snow packed good and there seems to be enough of it for the groomers to cut new classic tracks.

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(Alex Forster)

Skied the Skjoring course - icy conditions. Skate deck looked ok - icy with some bare spots. Classic tracks were ok - set on most of the course but icy and a little rutted.

(Michael Brandjord)

We got on the trails around 11:00, it was a beautiful sunny morning for a ski and our first time on these trails! Overall, the cover seemed to be excellent, and the skate deck was freshly rolled. The tracks were also reset in some areas, but not in others, although they were still well skied-in. In general, the tracks were decent with the exception of a few spots with leaves causing trouble. Overall, the conditions were quite good, and we got in a fun 17k!

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(Marcus Bradt)

Wonderful. The skate deck was freshly groomed. The double classic tracks were firm but not disturbed by the groomer since the last clipper event. Divine. Ya gotta love Minnesota on days like these.

(Bob Julian)

Skijor Trail: They had just groomed, was a little soft but should setup nice. Tracks were set all through the park. Was the best it has been all year.

(Paul Anderson)

Very good conditions as they groomed the skate deck through the golf course and park. Looks like they only made a single pass after the latest snow, so the deck was soft and slow, but coverage was excellent. Classic tracks weren't set on the golf course, though a few skiers had been through and they're in pretty good condition. In the park, tracks were set and looked great.

(Jason Goepfert)

The park hasn't been groomed for a while so the skate deck is challenging. Classic tracks are okay, partially man-made as skiers pushed through the drifts. The golf course was groomed Monday, though the deck was already grooved pretty heavily as skaters took advantage right after the grooming. Still ski-able, just have to pay attention. The classic tracks were pristine, great job by the groomers! The best conditions all year, fast and mostly clutter-free.

(Jason Goepfert)

Skated the golf course and purple loop. Freshly groomed so still a little soft, some dirt here and there, but this spots are avoidable. Some leaves and other debris, especially white spruce cones near the clubhouse. Overall good conditions, glad to get out before the next cold blast.

(Bryan Lueth)

I skied everything but the skijoring loop today and found the conditions quite lovely. Yes, there are oak leaves, twigs and bark, and pine needles, cones, and bark on the trails. But no bare spots, and low spots were almost always avoidable.

(Marcus Ellson)

Trails have been groomed recently however lots of oak leaves down. You will want to under wax your skis if going here as the leaves will stick to your skis.

(Mark Zelenak)