Conditions: Should be good!
Forest Service says groomer is there now (9:30am). Should be another good option while Birkie Trail is closed Thursday and Friday.

(Carolyn Senty)

A dusting of new snow over an evenly groomed skate deck. Classic tracks looked deeply set as well. Beautiful rolling trails and scenery.

(Matt Thill)

Conditions: Very good. Cleaned up the skate deck and set new tracks.
We received about 4-5 inches of new snow this past week. The trail was groomed today to with two YTS groomers. Tracks and deck should set up quickly with the cold temps.

(Chad Jacobson, US Forest Service)

Classic skied today through a light coating of snow, making for a soft, smooth ski. Now if I only would've used the right wax..

(Johan Ragner)

Conditions: Very Good. About 5-6" of new snow.
Trail was groomed on Thursday. Looks like the cold temps will really helps set the skate deck after grooming operations. Should be in really good shape!

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(Chad Jacobson, US Forest Service)

Conditions: Very good! Skate deck is starting to level out bit better than the last few weeks.
Groomed the trail Wednesday. The skate deck is starting to shape up and the tracks are in good condition as well. As I was grooming, we did receive about a half inch of snow, so it did cover up some of the small debris from the winds. Be careful on the downhill runs.

(Chad Jacobson, US Forest Service)

Conditions: Good. Need cold weather to set up the skate deck.
Tracks were set and skate deck was leveled. There is a few areas of the skate deck that is crowned a bit, but overall in good condition.
With the upcoming cold snap the trail should set up well.

(Chad Jacobson, US Forest Service)

Conditions: Backcountry Skiing.
The trail has been packed with a snowmobile and will give users a chance to use the trail. There is quite a bit if debris on the trail due to low snow levels.
There is still a considerable amount of brushing that needs to be accomplished but the trail is skiable!

(Chad Jacobson, US Forest Service)

Conditions: Backcountry Skiing.
Currently in the process of clearing the trail. We have cleared and rolled the first 2.5 miles of trail on the outer loop. Currently it is an out and back trail. We will continue our clearing efforts and try to get the trail open and skiable as soon as possible.
The Great Divide Ranger District is looking for volunteer to help clear the trail of the small saplings to expedite grooming operations. If you would like to help out please contact Chad Jacobson at the USFS Glidden Office at 715-264-2511.

(Chad Jacobson, US Forest Service)