Conditions are excellent, with 1" new snow today on a firm base. This has eased some of the crusty hills a bit and covered some of the debris that is still shedding from the ice and snow-covered pine branches. Classic tracks look good throughout. Skate lane is still fast, fun to ski.

(Deane Johnson)

Conditions are good throughout, all trails were groomed Friday. The hills with sun exposure were still a bit crusty and fast and there was a little bit of debris here and there. Busy weekend out here, both locals and visitors.

(Deane Johnson)

Variable conditions, trace new snow and very lightly snowing, temp 33. Lilly's beginner trail is excellent, with debris in just a few spots, and nice soft but firm skate lane throughout, ok for good skis. Eagle has parts that are great, and a few hills that are icy on south-facing slopes and from melting snow dropping out of the trees, leaving little icy piles and patches, needles and twigs. Ski any hills with caution for now.

(Deane Johnson)

What a beautiful place to ski. A great experience all-around--from the trail quality to the volunteer crew to the homemade cookies for the open house!

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(Carl SCHLUETER)

New snow 5" groomed Friday on a good 6" trail base. Excellent conditions throughout with all runs groomed for skate and classic. The hilly and narrow parts of Troll may lack a classic track in spots, but not needed on the steeps and turns. Fine skiing and snowshoeing with warm temps.

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(Deane Johnson)

Trails are zippy, with a firm hard pack, mostly good conditions. Some debris, conifer or small oak twigs and needles, is surfacing again, especially on Eagle and parts of Lake trails. That's the reason for B ski rating. Lilly's and Troll are still pretty clean. Classic tracks are all good. All 10 km are open, groomed 3 days ago.

(Deane Johnson)

Excellent conditions throughout, and grooming was finished up today. Skate lanes are firm and fast, not icy, and most of the trail debris is now mixed in or covered. Did some additional signage, flagging and trimming on the snowshoe trails today. Moonlight ski tonight was amazing.

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(Deane Johnson)

All trails were groomed, with Lake interrupted by a snowmobile malfunction. They fixed the drive belt and finished up all the trails. Conditions are good to excellent for classic and freestyle, with all trails open and groomed. Snowshoe trails are also in good shape, will add some flags and signage Friday. We have 12" of snow on the ground, no new snow as the latest storm stayed just south of us. Base is a good 6", still quite fast and firm after grooming, with some scattered debris under confers from the previous ice storm. Open House events begin Sunday, 1-3 PM. MN ski pass required on ski trails.

(Deane Johnson)

Excellent conditions on all trails for skating, and Lilly's was regroomed today. Classic tracks are good on Lilly's and Eagle.

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(Deane Johnson)

Good to excellent conditions, a few fluffy spots and conifer twigs and needles. Snow depth 12-14", with 6" packed base. All trails are groomed now for skating, with classic track set on Lilly's and Eagle. If you classic on Troll or Lake, best to go along the edge. Snowshoe trails are all packed down and easy to follow now. MN ski pass required for ski trails.

(Deane Johnson)