Conditions: Good, tracks icy in spots.
Nice skating today at Valhalla. The trails held up well to the warm temps over the weekend and were relatively smooth without any major ruts. The classic tracks were really icy in many places, so I'm guessing classic would have been tricky, but they were a great ride on the downhills! The trails should groom up nicely.

(Paul Belknap)

Conditions: Base is estimated at 10 to 12 inches and in very good condition.
The groomer set tracks on both the Teuton and Valkyrie Trail systems on Friday, January 29th. The tracks set up great, but it is unknown how they will hold up with the predicted warmer temperatures starting on Saturday. The parking area is very soft and slushy. Predicted unseasonably warm temperatures for the weekend may make the parking areas even softer and wet. Please use caution when parking or driving in the parking areas. The Forest Service is trying some temporary changes in the main parking area for this season. We have added a 4 to 5 car plowed parking area near the warming room and removed the row signs in the parking lot. An official notice with comment cards will be placed at the fee stations; warming room; and chalet to collect comments from the public.

(Teresa Maday, US Forest Service)

Conditions: Base of 8 to 10 inches. Very good to excellent condition.
The groom equipment is repaired and operational once again. The groomer went out and set tracks on both the Teuton and Valkyrie Trails today. The groomer is estimating a base of 8 to 10 inches on both trail systems. The heavy snow has bent over larger branches, smaller trees, and brush into the trail tread Valkyrie Trail. Forest Service employees went out and started working on clearing other sections of trails today while the groomer set tracks. Loop C will require a lot of work over the next few weeks. Trails are in very good to excellent condition. Please check the fee station for updates posted by the groomer following operations for the most up to date trail conditions.

(Teresa Maday, US Forest Service)

Conditions: Valkyrie Trail - Loops A, B, and Little A in very good to excellent condition with 8 to 10 inch base.
Second update: The groomer was able to set the tracks on Loops A, Little A, and Loop B of the Valkyrie Trail system. He is reporting that it is in excellent condition and there was a lot to roll so it took him longer to do. Sorry for the confusion. See the fee station for the trail condition report that the groomers post once they finish operations.

(Teresa Maday, US Forest Service)

Conditions: Very good to excellent with a base of approximately 8 to 10 inches.
The Teuton Trail and Valkyrie Trails were rolled on Friday. The groomer was not able to track after he finished rolling the Valkyrie Trail today. Depending on the temperatures tomorrow, the groomer may finish setting tracks. The predicted adverse temperatures may prevent grooming operations to be conducted safely. Please check the fee stations for the updated trail conditions that are posted by the groomer after he completes his work on the trails. Skiers are reporting that the trails are in very good to excellent condition. The Forest Service is trying a few changes in the main parking area for this season. An area closer to the new warming room has been plowed to allow 4 to 5 cars to park. The row signs in the main lot have been removed. A official notice and comment cards will be placed at the fee stations, warming room, and chalet to collect comments from the users. Please let us know what you think of these changes and some of the proposed changes that will be outlined in the notice.

(Teresa Maday, US Forest Service)

Conditions: Good with both the Teuton and Valkyrie Trails having a base of about 8 inches. Some drifting on trails is occurring due to the higher winds in the area.
The Valkyrie and Teuton Trails were refreshed and tracks reset on Monday. Skiers have reported some drifting across the trails on more open sections of trails.

(Teresa Maday, US Forest Service)

Conditions: Plenty of snow but very poor grooming.
Skated all trails and, although there was plenty of snow cover, grooming was very poor. Groomer regularly left ruts in trail, classic tracks were cut completely across the skate lane in spots, and only half of trail was groomed in extended sections. Very disappointing for such an awesome trail! Would not recommend traveling unless forest service can report better grooming.

(Richard Geisen)

The Teuton and Valkyrie Trails have been refreshed and re-tracked as of Monday. The groom is reporting the base is still about 8 inches. Trail conditions are good.

(Teresa Maday, US Forest Service)

Conditions: Well-defined tracks, firm pole plants, good coverage throughout. Quite a bit of needle litter in the groves and a few oak leaf heart-stoppers else-where.
Classic-skied the entire outer loop of A, B, and C - what a gorgeous trail! Groomer sign at trail head stated that due to soft conditions, there would be no more grooming this year. Wondering if that would be so even after a good cold spell and/or lots more snow? If so, what a shame! Absolutely loved this trail and would definitely make it center to another weekend visit to the area (4-hour drive).

(Natalie Griffith)

Conditions: Excellent. Classic tracks were recently set; firm and little used. I skied on Loop A of the Teuton Trail - a few thin areas on ridge at top of loop, but otherwise superb conditions.
Rumors that Valhalla would not be groomed this winter are obviously false - come out for some great skiing.

(Dennis Weibel)