There were a handful of us out before noon compressing the fluffy snow in the Bog and enjoying the sunshine streaming down on our beautiful park. I passed the groomer as he was returning laying the classic track by Brownie Lake.

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(Patti Bohaty)

All natural snow trails were rolled during and after the snow. Rolling again now and setting tracks later this morning.

(Bert Jackson)

After finishing up two Masters World Cup races today at North Wirth I had time to go for a cool-down ski on the natural snow trails leading to South Wirth, just as the snow intensified. I made it around Eloise Butler and back to the chalet, and I can confirm with absolute certainty that there is enough snow to ski on the natural snow trails. It was also a bonus having the road crossings all covered in snow - I didn't even need to take my skis off to cross the roads! South Wirth should be back in action shortly, after a good grooming pass or two. Enjoy!

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(Bill Oyler)

I skied Butler and Bog this morning. Both were marginally skiable. For me, going out there was worthwhile and I'm glad I went; I love these trails, and I'm happy to ski them even in borderline conditions. However, it did cost me a few dings in the rock skis. The downhill onto the pond before Anwatin School had a rocky/dirt spot across the width of the trail, and the downhill at the end of the Bog was more leaves than snow. Some sections were fine, or even good, but be ready for unavoidable bad spots. I imagine it may not be skiable after another warm day or two; it may have even already degraded since this morning.

(Joe Mitchell)

Skied Eloise Butler and the Bog. Butler was in the best condition in at least 2 years when I started. I picked my waxless since it was 33F at 11 am and I can't remember when I've had better glide with them. Just watch the curb on the last downhill. The Bog was a mixed bag. The snow was dry, pretty clean, and pretty fast on the North Side. The South side, especially before and after the last big climb had tons of leafs and debris in the tracks and the snow was getting sticky.

(Dan Zenk)

Skied late afternoon, down Tornado Alley, through most of South Wirth, and out onto Brownie and Cedar Lakes. While nice to get off the man-made snow, definitely a little uneven surface on the south Wirth trails and some debris. Erosion control on some of the hills providing some speed bumps along the way. No snow in the Brownie tunnel. Cedar Lake had some windblown stretches and some thin sections. Skating better than classic as there is a lot of leaf debris in the tracks in south Wirth.

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(Bruce Adelsman)

Skied Eloise Butler and parts of the Bog Loops. First time on the natural Wirth Trails in a couple seasons. They are amazing. Coverage was solid in EB with debris being the primary factor. You could probably use your "B" skis if you are good at avoiding obstacles. Careful on the downhill to the Flower Garden parking lot though, the curb is showing and there's not a lot of time to act if you have good speed. Bog was good too, although the uphills seemed to have more exposed.

(John Leaf)

Getting bored of the manmade course so ventured to the Bog and what was packed of the Lakes (Brownie, East Cedar, and SW Isles). It was a fun adventure with the fresh snow. The Bog was in good shape minus some of the hills. The Lakes were windblown but it's still fun to get out there! Here's to hoping the weather is colder than the forecast and we get to keep this snow.

(Alli Beatty)

Eloise Butler, JD Rivers, and Wirth Lake are in great mid-winter condition. The quaking bog side of Wirth Parkway seemed to have a bit more debris and bumps, but still pretty good. Classic track was set, and looked to be in good condition in places, but shallow or grassy in other places.

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(Robert Ibler)

I skied JD Rivers and across Wirth Lake today. Everything was snow covered, with very good conditions in places, and other places with some tree debris or lots of bumps. The lake was quite nice, and it's hard to tell if you even venture off the rolled path because the rest of the snow is windblown and fast. It looks like the groomers recently did some work to get the path up and down to the lake covered with snow. It was a nice change of pace from the snowmaking loops.

(Robert Ibler)