30 degrees and sunshine here at High 9 cross country ski trail! Conditions are still great here. Both classic and skate were groomed with no ice or bare spots. Enjoy while you can!

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(James Bezanson)

Big thanks and kudos to the groomers for making something out of literally next to nothing. Hadn't been there in several days but reading the reports, the classic tracks had bare spots and were in bad shape yesterday. Today, everything is good--full coverage for skate and classic. Yes, the classic tracks are shallow but considering no snow for several weeks and temps in the 40s, the conditions today are a miracle. Ski while you still can!

(Drew Forsberg)

Groomed the Highland-9 cross country ski trail today. The skate deck was very icy when we started. After several laps we were able to break through the surface and put a new classic track in. The classic track is only about an inch into the deck. Warm weather is coming, get your laps while you can. Cheers.

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(James Bezanson)

The warm weather the last two days has sadly trashed the classic tracks. I was out skiing around 1pm. The tracks were washed out in many areas and otherwise quite shallow. It was fairly fast considering until my skins became totally water logged.

(Tanya Adelman)

27 degrees this morning at the high 9 ski. Classic and skate deck firmed up a bit and was able to get a good groom on both. No bare spots and the trail has held up nicely!

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(James Bezanson)

Trail was in terrific shape mid-day. A little more edge is available with the warmer temps for skaters; the classic tracks looked intact and solid all the way around. The trail is firm enough that skijoring pups leave scant trace of their presence. For you multi-sport types, there's now a groomed, 2 mile fat bike trail as well.

(Tom Kunau)

Beautiful day at High 9 ski! The classic and skate deck have been groomed. Temps are rising and skate decks are softening. Enjoy the sunshine!

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(James Bezanson)

I was worried that the trail might be boiler plate or icy after the warm afternoon and likely heavy use. However, the skate deck was just perfect. No iciness at all and plenty of snow to edge with. It was a beautiful evening ski with the sun setting on one horizon and the full moon rising on the other.

(Peter Aggen)

Track was shallow in places because of blowing snow from the last couple days, but overall conditions very good. Snow in tracks was dry: talc in some places, hard-packed snow in others. Skating deck looked hard and fast.

(Bob Hartzler)

Classic track was deep and fast. Conditions were excellent. Green kick wax worked well for me. Tip of the hat to the groomer who did a great job. Skating deck had gotten a lot more use and looked hard, but fast.

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(Bob Hartzler)