1K of the Elm Creek Valley Trail will be open for skiing on Thursday, November 26th - Sunday, November 29th. Trail open 5am - 10pm, with exception of Sunday, Nov. 29th when we will close skiing at 7pm to take advantage of cooler temps and make more snow. Chalet will be closed other than use of restrooms. We encourage you to purchase passes online. Staff will be available to sell passes out of the chalet ticket windows from 8am - 7pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

(Bruce Bolduan, Three Rivers Park District)

They were able to make some more snow last night as evidenced by the snow in the trees. I'm speculating, but it looks like there may be enough to groom and open the short loop soon.

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(Mark Lahtinen)

They have groomed snow most of the way around the short loop. I talked to the Park Manager and they have to make a little more snow yet. Looks cold enough on Friday night and Sunday night.

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(Mark Lahtinen)

Not making snow now as it warmed up. Some of the snow piles have been spread out though like in the practice area.

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(Mark Lahtinen)

I listened to the recorded message that stated there will be a deer hunt in Elm Creek park this weekend. I don't know if that impacts the ski trail areas. [ The entire park is indeed closed for a shotgun deer hunt Nov 14-15th. And the ski trails are not open yet. --Ed. ]

(Scott Greymont)

The guns are going again. Lost some of the previous snow with the 70s last week. No snow being made for the lower donut area yet.

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(Mark Lahtinen)

Drove by this morning and there are several snow piles. Too warm to make more snow. There might be enough to move around and groom the usual opening loop. No grooming happening right now though. There is a bare spot near the bridge by the trailhead.

(Mark Lahtinen)

Going full guns on the snowmaking. Warm weather will curtail it for a while.

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(Mark Lahtinen)

They're blowing snow at Elm! Woot! Wont be long now!

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(Mike Keyes)