My second stop of the day was classic skiing on the fresh tracks at the Uller. Narrow snowmobile grooming that I hit just before things got too sticky. Spectacular place to be, as always.

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(Sue Schroeder)

Plenty of snow and good conditions on the Ullr from Hoyt Rd to Weber Lake. Deep tracks and always very scenic. Lots of elevation, and challenging because tracks are set all the way up and down all hills, leaving not much room to snowplow or herringbone without getting into unpacked snow. The slowest 11 km I ever did. Very remote; I wouldn't recommend skiing it alone. Beautiful trail. Thank you to volunteers for arduous work on a remote trail.

(Pete Anderson)

Fresh tracks recently set on the Pence connector, from Pence to Hoyt Rd. A little drifting near Pence, but tracks great after that. Fresh tracks stopped at Hoyt. Neat wooded terrain after the power line area, and nice views of the Penokee range.

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(Sue Schroeder)

Conditions ranged from challenging to excellent depending on location. Tracks were shallower with uneven humpy bumpy deck from Pence to the first snowmobile crossing heading towards Weber Lake. Tracks improved after that. Conditions were excellent upon arriving at the loops near Weber Lake. Smooth deck with crisp perfect tracks, which were pulled on steep downhills or tight corners. Upshot is old school classic conditions on the main stem, and easier modern conditions on Weber Lake loops. I believe the Penokee Rangers had the help of Ironwood County on the WL loops. Hoping they could work together on the rest of the Uller. It is a truly special place.

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(Sue Schroeder)

No grooming but lots of snow! 6-8" fresh on top of solid base. Easy to maneuver, breaking trail on blue and yellow loop.

(Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl)