Groomed the trail with mixed results. Decent base in spots and grass showing in others. Recommend using B skis. Get out and enjoy the weekend!

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(James Bezanson)

Phalen cross country ski trail was roll-groomed today, very soft and drifty snow. Hopefully it will pack in. No classic track was set. Stay warm.

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(James Bezanson)

I was out a little after the City had made a second pass to pack the trail (no classic tracks). It was nice to be out in the bright sun; skate deck was descent for the thin snow conditions; very slow in the cold. Near the pine groves and a couple other spots there were lots of branches and pine cones on the trail (I cleared some). There also was a spot.5-1 km from reaching the clubhouse parking where my ski found a sneaky rock under the snow and I landed on my nose. I was able to find the rock and clear it.

(Karl Dewahl)

Did a roll groom and the ski deck is thin but skiable. No classic track set at this time.

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(James Bezanson)

Caught first tracks at Phalen. Three groomer passes wide with a nice deck. A little thin in places and hard skate pushes went down to ground. Should be even better when it firms up harder. Appears too thin for classic tracks.

(Scott Kyser)

No grooming, but just enough coverage to be able to get some kick and glide without sinking all the way down to the grass. Best coverage is on the sections of lower fairways where a little bit more snow has accumulated.

(Grant Schoen)

With this warm weather and rain the ski trail is closed at this time. Hopefully Mother Nature is kind to us in the near future.

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(James Bezanson)

Trails were getting really soft but still absolutely skiable. I used my good skis and there were a decent amount of leaves and twigs, some grass, and occasional (but obvious and avoidable) bare cart path.

(Patrick Zimmerman)

Groomed with skate deck only, no classic track. Thin/bare spots throughout. Enjoy it while it lasts!

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(James Bezanson)

Still good coverage at Phalen. I'd still suggest rock skis as the deck gets softer with the warming temps. There's enough spots where you cross cart paths that you'll risk scraping ground. All in all, still quite skiable though.

(John Leaf)