The groomers were out since yesterday morning and things were good yesterday but great today. The tracks are really well set and there is a bare minimum of tree and leaf debris. There are a few very short icy spots on the SW 1/4 of the loop but the track was fast and close to as good as it gets. The only bummed was the hoarfrost was limited to the top of the bluffs.

(David Glaser)

Skied the pike island loop and conditions were surprisingly good despite the warm up yesterday. Tracks were fairly firm and not too shallow or washed out in most places. The worst conditions (fair to poor) were in the multi use portions of the trails, but where it's supposed to be skis only, I was pleasantly surprised. Where hikers had walked, it was almost always to the side and not directly in the tracks. Get out there before more melt!

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(Emily Benson)

Skied the Pike Island perimeter trail at 11AM. Two way tracks were holding up great. No washouts/shallow tracks except at the intersections with other trails. Trails were 99% clear of debris. Saw hardly any wildlife, but likely because there were so many skiers out.

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(Jonathan Peasley)

The groomers did a great job. The tracks are well set. As usual the north side is a bit better with the south a bit icy, but there are fewer boot/dog intrusions than normal. Less wildlife than normal but a flock of overwintering robins, deer chilling by the water and turkeys out for a jog. The skiers were extra friendly but I do wonder if the tree in the last photo is a "beaver danger" warning, a welcome from our buck-toothed neighbor or if I'm unfairly anthropomorphizing the critter.

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(David Glaser)

Fresh groom and tracks set around 11:00 today. Classic skiing. All the crossover trails also groomed. Good condition as long as no one walks on it.

(Janet Bazzachini)

Lots of snow but trails were not groomed! I attempted Pike Island but the trails were poor for good balance and glide! I almost fell at least five times and then finally did, so I turned around and departed. I stopped and asked about the lack of grooming, was told they had no staff to groom the trails as several employees were out sick and they were dealing with more pressing matters (a frozen pipe).

(Heather Burns)

Skied Pike island. Trails were packed, but not tracked. Very icy and where it wasn't icy the snow was sticky. Best areas of the trail were mediocre at best. But the scenery was beautiful which made it worth going out.

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(Jennifer Mars)

I skied Pike Island before and after the tracks were set, and I'm sad to report that the conditions managed to degrade due to the tracks. There were many bare spots scattered around the island where my skis got caught and I nearly wiped out. If you love Pike Island and the cute deer as much as I do, it's worth it if you have B or rock skis and watch out. Plus, there were lots of hiker footprints, so try and enjoy it while it lasts, or until the next big snowfall.

(Kara Greshwalk)