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Mount Itasca
Coleraine, MN
4.8k
Skating/Classic
No
Yes
218-812-9820
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Trail follows glacial moraines and ravines through forest; rated intermediate/expert. Snowmaking loop.
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Saturday, December 23, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Groomed the full Grant-in-Aid trails Friday evening. The biathlon trails were Pistenbully-groomed before that. Tracks are set, too. Cover is a bit thin in the tracks, but light snow should make conditions a bit better. Upper service road is a bit rutted with a couple rocks hiding in there, and Main Street has some issues near the base of the large hill, so it is recommended to ski UP that hill, not down it.
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(Bob Conzemius)
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Scheduling 
Mt Itasca is hosting the US Biathlon Trials for the IBU Cup Team on Thursday through next Tuesday, Dec 14-19th. The entire 2.5km race loop will be used for the event so public skiing will not be available until after the races or official training are completed at approximately 1:00 pm.
(Vladimir Cervenka)
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All man made loop (2.5 k) is open. Thanks to Ken Patzoldt all trails and stadium are groomed to perfection! Time to ski.
Photos:
(Vladimir Cervenka)
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Absolutely perfect ski conditions at Mt. Itasca today. We are getting spoiled.
Photos:
(Vladimir Cervenka)
Friday, December 1, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
More trails are open at Mt. Itasca ( Swamp loop, 2k cutoff, service Rd. ) The man made loop is now 2 k long with connections to the downhill. Great skiing!
Photos:
(Vladimir Cervenka)
Monday, November 27, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Good skis ]
Beautiful skiing at Mount Itasca on 1.6km loop and they seem close to opening additional trails as they have a great deal of snow made, ready to push out on the trail. Awesome weekend of XC and biathlon training up there with Paralympic athletes.
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(BethAnn Chamberlain)
Monday, November 27, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Great skiing at Mt. Itasca today. 1.3 k loop with connection to "always" empty alpine hill. Only few skiers! There is more snowed trails ( approx 600 m) and should be open for the next weekend.
Photos:
(Vladimir Cervenka)
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Fast and occasionally a bit icy but groomed and great to be on snow. Thanks to the snowmaking crew. The entire loop is about 1.25 km. No tracks.
Photos:
(Chris Eggert)
Friday, November 24, 2017
Morning
Observation 
[ Trails Open: Partial ]
Mt. Itasca has 1.25k their man made snow trails in very good condition and are working on more. One of the only places in MN with snow.
Photos:
(Garrett Beckrich)
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
More than 1 km man-made snow--estimate 1.3 km--Pisten Bully groomed; very firm base, fast. Classic track present, but shallow. Actively making snow, and anticipate more trail open this coming weekend. Check reports!
Photos:
(Jonathan Arntson)

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