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The Univ of Minnesota Center for Outdoor Adventure is providing high quality, frequently groomed skiing right in the heart of the metro at the Les Bolstad Golf Course.Trail Reports
2016-2017 season
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Morning
posted: 2016-12-25 12:43:47
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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We skated with B ski's today and yesterday. Tops of hills and south facing hills had occasional patches of grass showing through which could be avoided easily. Yesterday the deck was firm and fast but yet able to get an edge. Today was hard and icy. I would only recommend skiing if you are very confident on your skis. I slowed down on the downhills to make sure my skis didn't get caught in icy ruts. Being in St. Paul for the holidays I was happy to be able to get a couple skis under the belt. Keeping fingers crossed for more snow.
(Nic Bacigalupo)
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Night
posted: 2016-12-20 21:53:01
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Everything was groomed tonight after the temps dropped. No classic track. Waiting for a part still and with the temps/rain/holiday there likely won't be track set until after Christmas. Skate lane looks pretty good. I did see a fat bike track tonight, please mindfully let any hikers or fatbikers that trails are for skiing only.
(Mitch Hoffman)
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Morning
posted: 2016-12-20 11:25:18
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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A firm base, but with variable conditions as the 17+ mph winds have swept numerous spots thin, and others drifted. A number of spots have ruts from tree-work vehicles. No classic track set. The tunnel under Larpenteur Ave has a thin base of ice and snow to ski to the trail on the south side, which is softer, and a little more protected from the winds.
(Michael Sweet)
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Monday, December 19, 2016
Morning
posted: 2016-12-19 10:23:54
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
Night
posted: 2016-12-17 22:55:12
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Everything is groomed and should set up great in the deep freeze. We will have the tracks set soon, just waiting on a grooming part. Skijoring is allowed south of Larpenter. Great to have some snow!
(Mitch Hoffman)
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
Afternoon
posted: 2016-12-17 17:18:37
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Trails were rolled and groomed today. Corduroy on all trails, but no classic tracks set. Good coverage in most areas, small amounts of grass exposed in only a few spots, winds may cause snow to cover the corduroy in some areas.
(Alison Oase)
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
Afternoon
posted: 2016-12-17 16:53:24
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Nice, fairly firm groomed trails. Trails aren't chopped up too badly except a couple places. Wind is blowing out the trail in the few spots too, but still fun skiing. Not many people there this afternoon.
(Samuel Chamberlain)
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Afternoon
posted: 2016-12-14 14:28:03
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Nice firm skate deck with light drifting and some grass poking out. Although there was some grass I didn't see or feel anything likely to cause ski damage. Not too crowded today.
(Craig Stolen)
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Monday, December 12, 2016
Evening
posted: 2016-12-12 20:35:23
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skate skied the three loops this evening with my headlamp. Trails were decent overall considering the amount of snow the groomers have to work with. Grass showing in a several spots at the tops of hills and debris here and there. Main issues to note are near the NE corner of the course, near the radio tower, there is an area where the trails is obliterated by truck/tractor tracks (tree trimming?), there is debris on the trail and it's challenging finding the trail on the other side in the dark. Throughout the course some truck/ tractor appears to have driven across the deck in multiple locations. A few spots where my poles hit pavement. Overall pretty solid for the snow levels, hopefully a bit more snow and more grooming and it will be in solid shape.
(Jim Carlen)
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Monday, December 12, 2016
Morning
posted: 2016-12-12 14:12:50
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skied all three loops this morning twice, good coverage for skate, no classic track set yet. Very few sticks/grass spots poking through. B ski territory.
(Patrick Johnson)
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