All of the trails had been rolled and about half of the trails had then been groomed with track set. the outside hilly loops had only been rolled. WOB got about 6" of new snow. The best skiing looked to be in the classic tracks. Very soft on the skating deck.

(Dan Murphy)

William O'brien was incredible today! Got on the trails around one and freshly groomed skate deck! Looked like only one other person out before me. Little to no ice, smooth sailing throughout the entire park! Incredible! Classic tracks looked to be in decent condition. A few spots washed out but solid and formed enough. And a few classic skier's rolling through about that time as well. Again, wonderful job to the WOB groomers! So nice to have so much acreage to play in with beautifully groomed snow!

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(Liz Westerhaus)

Classic tracks had not been reset but on most of the inner loop they were in very good shape. Little bit sloppy in the usual spots. Snow was fast and no debris. Did first hilly loop and decided not to try the others as a fall on that snow would have hurt. Skate lane looked in excellent shape. It had been regroomed. Fun ski.

(Mike Chrun)

Skied several loops in the early afternoon with temps rising above freezing. Trails were somewhat icy and crusty. Portions of the trail had significant leaf litter. Still very skiable and decent conditions.

(Whitney Clark)

I had not been to WOB in a number of years, based on a previous report I headed there rather than drive to Wisconsin. What a nice surprise. Trail was 100% covered, and only had a couple crunchy spots, I wouldn't call them icy. Skated all of the trails, and only a couple connector trails were not touched up on Friday. If we get some snow, it will only make WOB, that much better.

(Bruce Fiedler)

Got on WOB trails around 11am. Looked like groomers had just been through. Plenty to work with still as groomers seemed to be able to kick up enough to create a fast but safe skate deck. (Snow was "crumbly" -- not sure if there's a correct term for that; refer to images,) but forgot to wax and was able to skate along pretty quickly and have plenty of an edge to push off of. Another beautiful day at WOB and continuous thanks to the WOB for staying on top of the trails. Skied the main loop (didn't do any of the outside hilly loops,) and skiing was fantastic!

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(Elizabeth Westerhaus)

Skied the outside loops at O'Brien late this morning. Skate deck was excellent, though a little rutted from other skiers since the last grooming. Tracks were full depth and clean except for the occasional oak leaf. Snow was beginning to soften and transform as I finished a little after noon. No bare spots at all on the groomed surface, though a few south-facing spots on the trail edges under evergreens are thin or already bare.

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(Tim Power)

Fantastic skiing at William O'Brien around 11am-1:00pm. Groomers just finished inside loop. Hardwood Hills Trail, Rolling Hills Savanna Trail and Prairie Overlook Trail not done when I passed through, but still skiable! Just super packed down and fast for my liking, with the big downhills. I'm not an expert skier and can't handle the steep hills:) But everything else groomed beautifully. Bet tomorrow will be great too!

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(Elizabeth Westerhaus)

Perfect blue wax day at the Park! Tracks were well set. Lots of skaters saying it was perfect conditions.

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(Greg Benson)

Just perfect at William O-Brien late afternoon Sunday. I did the full outer loop once classic and a second time skate, and didn't encounter any problem spots. The two downhills that sometimes give me pause were both quite manageable and fun. The best ski I've had this season.

(Lois Braun)