Used my A- skis, skied Jack Flats trail. Great day out. Saw one wet spot, easily by-passable. Set tracks, beautiful and easy going.

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(Missi King)

The 7-9 inches of dense snow turned us back into winter wonderland conditions. We groomed yesterday through the snow storm, and we had a team of 5 out this morning. We buffed out 55 km of classic and 15 km of skating and then rolled another 40 km to freeze with the single digit temps overnight. We plan on opening the South for the weekend including the Highlands. We are now ready for the locals and recreational skiers.

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(Eric Anderson, ABR Trails)

Classic skied about 23 km late morning today. Phenomenal conditions! Freshly groomed after the 8 to 10 inches of new snow. I just stuck to River Trail, flats area and Blueberry loops. The tracks were fairly fast, a little wind blown because of the wind today. Skate deck on up hills and down hills was firm/soft making climbs and control down hill a breeze. Just a awesome ski! Thank you for all your hard work groomers.

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(Kevin Grand)

We groomed a 20 km loop this morning with three of us groomers, pretty much sticking to the the main trails. Without new snow we were sticking to the skate lanes. New tracks were set Sunday with the Pisten bully. Then we headed out and groomed the Highlands and Windy ridge. That 35 km loop is not open yet but should be soon. Early season conditions it is important to find out what is groomed.

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(Eric Anderson, ABR Trails)

Great early season conditions overall. There were stretches of trail that were freshly groomed corduroy with deep tracks. Other stretches had some open patches, rocks or water. Pick your route wisely and thank the snow gods (and Eric and Angela) you're skiing in the Midwest on Thanksgiving weekend!

(Leif Gilsvik)

Icy with dirt and rocks showing and water flowing. We turned around three times to get back on better groomed trails. We had to take off our skis on River Trail hill. Hopefully more snow will be here soon.

(Karen Possley)

Beautiful late morning ski. River trail decent for both skate and classic. Good tracks 80% of the time. Some bare spots on the top of steep down hill of River trail.

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(Diane Pattridge)

Classic skiied 20 + km this morning. Icy fast on parts, but soft with good kick the the lower areas. River Trail up hills were great climbs with firm soft snow. Blueberry Bluff hills were icy hard. Bare spots are around. I just kept doing River Trail loops, 5. I mean in the past three days I ran a 10 mile, a 13.3 mile in 50 to 60 degree weather. So, I can not complain, I'm just stoked to ski this phenomenal trail system. Today, with the weather we've been having, I'd say the conditions are great. Double pole, get the kick in in the right spots and it's a great ski. Thank you groomers!

(Kevin Grand)

Just coming in from grooming with the Pisten Bully. I groomed up a nice 10 k loop including setting new classic track. Wide track and partner groomed another 15 km with lighter equipment, scarifying the skate lanes. For the best skiing experience you can inquire at the ticket booth for trails groomed. We are spending 10 man hours grooming every morning.

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(Eric Anderson, ABR Trails)

Felt like a spring day out there today. Overall there was good coverage on what I skied; any exposed areas were easy to avoid. The snow was getting soft when we left; thankfully cold temps and snow are in the forecast. Can't wait to get back up!
Enjoy the early season snow!

(Nick Leisz)