Skated about 25K of the extensive ABR system. Nice firm skate deck, snow felt a little slow but they had new snowfall this past week and it was cold so that's no surprise. Classic tracks looked mostly good, washed out on a few hills. A few dirty spots easily avoided, we used B skis but I wouldn't have worried about good skis. Beautiful to ski through the snow-laden pines. Love those ABR trails!

(Jay Lyons)

Classic skied something over 30 km today, about 2 hours 15 minutes. Absolutely perfect conditions. Tracks were firm, deep, yet there was some give in the snow. Glide was good, for the cold snow. Kick was phenomenal. Hill climbs were well groomed, firm with that natural snow softness, down hills were well groomed. The skate deck was firm soft, easy to edge on. Just an awesome ski. Everything was great. you sooo much groomers. I needed that. I'll be back.

(Kevin Grand)

The new snow groomed up well. It felt good to be back out in the Pisten Bully. Skiers were pleased with conditions.

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(Eric Anderson, ABR Trails)

Lovely day at ABR. Most trails were fully open and freshly groomed. Skate decks were soft due to the new snow and slow due to the cold, but they're perfectly groomed and have very rare spots of dirt or grass. I used my good skis and did not regret it. Classic tracks were uniformly excellent, classic was the better choice today.

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(Mike Keyes)

The new snow last night groomed up well and many of the classics were reset. The snow continued over the day with another 2-3 inches. Grooming plans: Groomers will be back out in the morning.

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(Eric Anderson, ABR Trails)

Another fantastic day at ABR. Skate deck continues to be firm with good glide and edge on all freestyle trails. Peltonen Passout was freshly groomed this morning and was a lot of fun. Incredibly beautiful out there today with a light lake-effect snowfall and idyllic snow covered trees. Thanks again!

(Luke Fortney)

Between the snow from the weekend and the daily snow dustings, we have had some pretty good skiing. I would not say mid-winter Ironwood conditions with a 2 ft base but mid-winter for southern skiers with a 4 inch base. We are grooming about 82 km. Groomers have been out daily.

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(Eric Anderson, ABR Trails)

With the recent delayed snowfalls this year we finally got back to ABR and the trails were absolutely beautiful today. Despite the very cold temperatures the skate deck was firm and fast with good edge on all trails. ABR sets the standard in grooming and it really showed today. Thanks for a spectacular day!

(Luke Fortney)

ABR was in overall good condition. Some of the single track trails were a bit thin, especially swamp segments or those under heavy conifer cover. I did a fair amount of hoping in an out of the tracks to avoid dirt and debris on Jack Pine and Tamarack Two Track, but also had to side step at least a few spots on other trails including River, Popple Flats and Hautanen Highlands. Skate deck looked good to excellent with only a few easily avoided thin spots. Very scenic with the new snow and sun peeking out in the late afternoon.

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(Eli Anoszko)

10-12 inches of snow today! We had a full groom crew out early this morning into the afternoon. Skate lanes were soft, classic tracks were good especially on classic only trails. Recreational skiers were very happy today. The second shift groomer shift is reporting great progress in tonight's grooming. Grooming plans: Fresh classic tracks and corduroy at 9 am Sunday.

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(Eric Anderson, ABR Trails)