The Highland 9 Hole cross country ski trail was groomed today. Tons of snow out there and it groomed beautifully. Enjoy.

(James Bezanson)

After skiing a lap at Highland National, we headed across the road to ski the 9-Hole course. Trail didn't appear to have been groomed recently; it was well-skied and a little hard-packed/rutted for skating. Surprisingly, the small basket poles punched thru this surface just as easily -- though given all the snow last week, not surprising that any of the natural snow trails are taking time to firm up. Skied a quick lap (under 3.5K) and found it weaved around the course terrain providing a nice variety. A number of skiers were out using the decent classic track.

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(Bruce Adelsman)

As the kiddos would say, Highland 9 Hole is lit! Re-groomed the skate deck and classic deck. Use your best skis. Decks are perfect. Enjoy your weekend. Cheers.

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(James Bezanson)

Groomed yet soft as expected with all the new snow. Good overall conditions. Classic tracks looked great.

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(Peggy Guiney)

Great conditions on the classic tracks--deep and well-defined. Thanks to the groomers for getting the trail ready so soon after the storm! It feels like years since we had this much snow to play with, although that's probably not true. It was a bit slow, but I think conditions will only improve.

(Drew Forsberg)

Groomed the Highland 9-home this morning. Dang absolutely amazing. Perfect conditions. 8 to 10in skate deck, with a 8 inch classic deck. Hasn't been one person out yet, so it should set up perfect. Get out there and enjoy it. Cheers.

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(James Bezanson)

Poor condition. Skate deck is lumpy and iced over, and it's hard to get an edge in a number of locations. I recommend you avoid until the groomers get a chance to go over again.

(Andrew Barry)

Like sugar on top of a bowl of peaches, that little bit of snow we got last night made an already good track even better. Especially after the grooming this morning. Conditions excellent to very good. Skate deck was hard and fast. Some of the best skiing this year.

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(Bob Hartzler)

Highland 9 groomed up well this morning. There is a solid skate deck and classic track, with a few thin areas. Have fun!

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(James Bezanson)

Classic tracks were good when I started and then the groomer passed through and did them again (thank you sir). A little soft but quite good overall. Skate path was only partially groomed while I was there but hopefully was finished later on.

(Andy Flamm)