Not much to say about the made-snow loop today- it was great skiing. Either it was the grooming or the slight dusting of snow (or both), but the deck was much improved over Tuesday evening. No sheer spots and soft snow- but not mushy. Full parking lots, but most people must have been elsewhere because the made-snow was fairly empty. The snow guns were working hard on the North Finger section, maybe soon?

(Dan Boody)

Excellent conditions at Wirth this morning after the dusting of new snow. Firm, deep classic tracks, no ice on any hills. Saw the Pisten Bully working at the bottom of La Squadra, so I am hopeful we will have more hills on the menu when skiing the snowmaking loop.

(Adrian Swanson)

I hit the made snow loop just after Trail Kids ended and the families cleared out. There were still plenty of people there, including a few classes. This was the first time I’ve encountered sugar or chutes on hills this season. The warm temps and loads of people led to some berms on the hill leaving Twin Lakes and the newly added downhill coming back up to Coach’s corner. The last hill coming down to the roundabout is a little sheer, but you could still get an edge on all the hills. Some of the uphills were a little more choppy than usual and the snow is getting grainier. Still a very nice ski.

(Dan Boody)

The snowmaking trails had fresh corduroy and freshly set classic tracks! It was great. Thank you to the grooming staff.

(Betsy Hoium)

Skied classic around the green meadow loop. The classic trail was set and good all the way around. The skating deck had full coverage as well. There were a fair number of skiers just after lunch which grew later in the afternoon.

(Peter Radford)

The made snow loop was great and it’s so nice to see Twin Lakes and the little bit after the Catwalk open now. I expected the snow to be a little mushier due to the damp air, but it was great. We even got a brief flurry. More tracks are there now, though still none on the downhill after Coach’s corner. Not many people out.

(Dan Boody)

I skied the snowmaking loop early this morning and it was in great shape. Firm deck, great track all the way around. A little dark along Twin Lakes, but I had a headlamp, so it was fine. By around 6:15 the parking lot was already filling up. Good news: They’ve opened another short section just beyond Coaches’ Corner (aka the Catwalk). Total length is now almost exactly 4K, so bring your good skis and do some laps! Not sure what the total elevation is per lap, forgot to start Strava! Thanks for the continued extensions Loppet staff!

(Bill McKinney)

Ungodly spectacular sunrise ski on the snowmaking loops. Some new squiggles open on Green Meadow, plus the Twin Lake trail! Classic tracks (chef's kiss). I think I saw one oak leaf. Many thanks to the snowmakers, groomers, Loppet Foundation, and everyone involved. Buy your ski passes, my friends!

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(Amy Myrbo)

A few soft or grass/bare spots but overall a beautiful morn for skiing! Did tornado alley, wirth lake loop, and bridge trail. First ski of the year! Busy morn when we were leaving!

(Sara Zanussi)

After spending most of the morning on the natural snow trails at South Wirth, I checked out the snowmaking loop, and it is now expanded to about 3.5K with the full Twin Lakes woods loop open, which was a nice addition. The rest of the man-made loop is still closed for snow-making. Excellent classic tracks and nice wide skate deck as always on the man-made loop. And, the best part was the lunch and beverages at Mill Valley Market!! There are plenty of well-stocked fire pits to stay warm while enjoying warm food and drinks after a long ski - highly recommended.

(Bill Oyler)