Skied the 600 meter artificial snow loop. Damp corn snow. Klister worked ok. Some oak leaces have fallen but no dirt or thin spots. In good shape. A classic track is set.

(Zach Handler)

The 600 meter LaSquadra section of the Hap snowmaking loop is now open and freshly groomed this morning. Access the trail at the Wirth Chalet.

(Isaac Kasper, Loppet Foundation)

The Loppet has been grooming out a small part of the snowmaking loop, but signs indicate is it still officially closed (though someone 'test drove' it!).
Update: The Loppet Foundation has informed us that the 'La Squadra' loop (0.6K) will be open starting Thursday morning at 7 am! (basically what's seen in the photos)

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(Bruce Adelsman)

Snowmaking continues with the cold weather at Wirth.

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(Craig Jarvinen)

Snowmaking primarily on the long climb from the base of the sledding hill up to the first curve. Loppet Trailhead building coming along, and new parking lot across from the Trailhead (south side) was open and nearly full (for CX races). With the new Trailhead, and new fairway up by the old stadium, there will be some changes in the snowmaking trail again this season.

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(Bruce Adelsman)

Snow making operations started at Wirth last night approx. 11:30. Will continue as cold weather permits.

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(Mike Erickson, Loppet Foundation)