Inspected the trails before the weekend, while taking the groomer out to resurface the packed skate ski lanes. All trails in good shape, just oak leaves and a few sticks. Majority of the traditional ski tracks still are in great shape from the grooming on Tuesday. No trail fees, just donations to cover grooming expenses. Rentals of snowshoes and skis will be available Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm inside the nature center. Nature center will be closed on Sunday, however trails are open all the time.

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(Tim Ewing)

5" of new snow allowed volunteers and staff to re-groom and track the ski trails. Some oak leaves and sticks. No bare ground. All 12 miles of trails are ready for both traditional and skate skiing. Sledding hill and snowshoe trails also. Rentals available at the nature center. No trail fees, suggested donation to offset grooming costs. See photos for conditions.

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(Tim Ewing)

12 miles of trails were re-groomed and tracked (thin) today. Hard crust was broken up and snow renovated from below, tracks were set however are thin due to the hard pack snow. Trails are in good condition with some twigs, leaves, and a few thin spots on south exposures. Traditional and skate skiing. Rentals available at the nature center.

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(Tim Ewing)

Trails are all hard and icy due to the freezing rain / rain on Monday and Tuesday. Tracks are still visible and trails likely are fast, temps are in the 40's today, likely refreeze tonight. Trails are likely going to get worse, reports to follow closer to the weekend.

(Tim Ewing)

All 12 miles of ski trails on the Navarino Wildlife Area are open and in great shape. Lots of snow for snowshoers, and a new designated trail for individuals that want to walk or bring the dog. This will hopefully help keep the ski trails in better shape. Classic and skate skiing lanes. Grooming was completed on Wednesday.

(Tim Ewing)

Lots of new snow from the storm to groom with, all 12 miles of trails are packed and tracked. Worked on getting the trails as wide as possible for traditional and skate skiers. Lots of oak leaves on the trails due to the wind with the storm. Last bit of sleet on the top layer, so trails should be fast. Walking trail packed for other users, and the sledding hill is also packed.

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(Tim Ewing)

Trails are not in good shape due to recent rains and warm weather. Trails froze hard last night, winds have knocked down lots of sticks, needles and debris. Trails are still covered, and tracks are visible. Grooming is on hold until we receive new snow.

(Tim Ewing)

All 12 miles of ski trails in the area near the nature center have been re-packed and tracked today. Some oak leaves and branches down on the trails. Trails are tracked for classical on one side, other packed for skate ski.

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(Tim Ewing)

Blue and Green loops at Navarino were re-surfaced and tracked today. Red and Yellow loops will be done tomorrow during cooler temperatures. Some branches and oak leaves coming down with winds.

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(Tim Ewing)

Both skate and traditional skiers on the trails. Re-grooming / touch up on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Some blowing and drifting in locations.

(Tim Ewing)