Terrific skating conditions on the man-made snow loop at Wirth on Saturday morning. Groomed last night, full coverage, firm and fast, zero ice, just a little dirty. Loop is about 4km and fun, with the WC sprint course included. Classic track was shallow but present throughout. Would be great for grooming to continue as long as it keeps freezing overnight.

(Alec Steward)

I skated on the man made snow trails and conditions were good. A bit soft on some of the downhills. The classic tracks where intermittently set.

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(Catherine Meyer)

Still very good. Classic tracks are better the closer you get to the trail head. I wasn't paying close attention though.

(Paul Larson)

I hit the trails at 3 pm and 36 degrees, perfect for no wax skis! The classic tracks had a little slush and some ice, but I still had a good kick and glide. The skate deck was slushy, but the skaters didn't seem to mind. One skier was shirtless and working on his tan. I came across some turkeys trying to use the trail on the way to Coach's Corner! Thanks to the Theo groomers for extending the season!

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(Bill Lundberg)

I skate skied this morning for an hour from 8:30 to 9:30, and I did the Meadows/Twin Lakes loop plus up to Coaches Corner and then back to the Start/Finish area (I bypassed the Sled Hill/Machine Shed/ Trailhead Bridge portion). The trail was in good condition throughout the loop I did. Some of the surfaces that are more exposed to the sun are starting to turn to ice, but for the most part, those sections are not problematic. I can confirm that the classic track, which I hopped into from time to time, was not particularly inviting with lots of icy rubble. That is the reason that I, a confirmed strider, skate skied this morning: I just think the conditions are better now for skating. Since this may be my last trail report, I want to express gratitude for the TW and Loppet Trail grooming crew. Really, this is world-class stuff you folks do. Thanks.

(Michael Kuhne)

Loppet's map shows full grooming last night (of their reduced loop) but it seemed to me like they had worked the sprint course a lot more than twin lakes. It's all plenty skiable but twin lakes was kind of ugly and the classic tracks were terrible - 1/4 depth and filled with chunks of ice.

(Spencer Davis)

The manmade loop is shortened, but still groomed. Very icy this morning at 9:30. It was a fun challenge. You could get an edge skating. The tracks were pure ice.

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(Diane Pattridge)

Mid afternoon conditions were good. Ridgeview trail is plowed closed just above the Trailhead, but tracks there, on Meadows and Twin Lake trails were deep and solid. A little ice, but enough soft on the surface to get good grip with no-wax skis. I was able to stride up most of the hills. Conditions will likely change hour to hour, but they were great for this time of year. Only saw two other skiers while I was out.

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(Laurie Ford)

Fairly icy this morning. Coverage was good, but I had to exercise caution the entire loop. It could be improved with sunshine/warmth. Still glad I went out for March skiing, but it wasn't the bliss of yesterday. Wasn't paying attention to the classic tracks, just trying to stay upright. =).

(Paul Larson)

Skied tornado alley and skyline. They are in fair shape, some ice here and there, but still full coverage. The highway 55 underpass is icy and some small rocks are visible.

(Mark Bushinski)