Bronze, Silver and Gold trails repacked. Some new classic tracks set; other existing tracks still in good shape. A few bare and icy spots but, overall, trails in very good condition.

(Bill Kosfeld)

Battle Creek West was groomed this morning - Silver, Gold, and Ski Games loops. Classic track set on Ski Games and Silver (from the first climb back to the trailhead). Due to the wind, snow in the prairie is inconsistent, leaving some icy patches, clearly visible and avoidable. Otherwise trails are in great shape.

(Jim Reckinger)

Was lucky to arrive in the middle of grooming this morning with a carload of kids from Highland Park in St. Paul. The Silver trail was done and excellent for skating - minus the already mentioned sections by the groomer. Skated the Ski Games trails before they were regroomed this morning and was passable but not as good as the newly groomed skate deck across the road. The Gold trail was also in great shape after grooming. Was surprised about how much snow was still there and how much of an edge I was able to get on the downhills especially. Tracks are there mostly, but look icy after all the melting and refreezing. Thanks much to the groomers for their work this morning.

(Stephanie Alden)

Groomed entire system this morning. Multiple passes required on skate deck to remove skate marks and footprints. We were mostly successful but some of the deep footprints are impossible to remove. Skiers reported they were able to get an edge and enjoyed the trail. There are several easily avoidable ice areas that can not be renovated. Watch out on the sharp turn in the southwest corner on the Gold trail. Also a few spots where the trail is receding in from the edge. The classic tracks were reset on the Bronze and Ski Games segments. Bronze results are mixed from excellent to non-existent. Ski Games tracks are mostly excellent.

(John Fitzgerald)

All skate trails were combed this morning. Tracks are not set on the A climb but are good every where else. New track set on the Ski Games trail. Battle Creek is holding up well with good snow depth. No problem using good equipment. We are planning on grooming again Friday morning.

(Bill Stuber)

Beautiful conditions, I think only one other person had been out skiing before me, freshly groomed and way better than Monday evening...enjoy it while you can!

(Veronica Hudacek)

Refreshed the skate deck and set new tracks on the Silver and Bronze trails Tuesday night. Should be very good skiing tomorrow before it warms up.

(Bill Stuber)

Went out around 5pm today, coverage was good, conditions were average. Classic track is starting to fade and skate lane is skiable but not sure it's been groomed since the storm, though it has been rolled. There's been foot traffic in the open areas but the woods are okay. Freeze and thaw has made some ruts but it was not totally frozen.

(Adam Ruhland)

Skied around 4 PM. Classic tracks in decent shape but starting to break down in spots, especially in the sun. Downhills starting to become rutted as trail compacts from the melting. I found some of the bigger hills kinda hairy because it was difficult to snowplow but the high school kids who flew by me had no problems. It was nice to ski the ski games side, it was also in decent shape.

(Ralph Schwartz)

Classical skiing on all Winthrop and Ski Games trails. Toko bright red hard wax was FAST with good kick. Tracks were in great shape - and reasonably firm - almost everywhere, but deck was fairly snowplowed on the steep descents. As usual, great grooming everywhere. Thanks, guys!

(Pete Thurmes)