19 degrees this morning at Como cross country ski trail. A great fresh groom for the classic and skate deck. Today is a great day for fast conditions!

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(James Bezanson)

Nicely rolled, it could get slushy soon, but I did a couple of rounds. Nice granular corduroy, really fast, everyone I saw skating was flying today! Good job, groomers!

(John Kieselhorst)

Fresh groom on the skate deck. Two icy spots to be mindful of. The trail is holding up very well.

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(James Bezanson)

Conditions were mixed at Como. With the warm days all south facing slopes were quite soft, places where the sun couldn't penetrate (north slopes, behind trees, etc.) tended to be icy. The turns at the bottom of the hills were exciting with a challenging mix of ice, frozen corduroy and some powder, a good test of bravery and technique. No grass is peaking through, that skate deck is holding up just fine. The classic tracks looked well used but I couldn't judge their condition. I talked with one classic skier that stated he was having a hard time finding something for kick, purple klister might have been mentioned.

(David King)

Excellent conditions for skate at Como this afternoon. Thanks groomers! Classic tracks looked good too, but I forgot to ask anyone actually using them for a report.

(Lois Braun)

Good morning from Como Cross country ski trail. A Set classic track and skate deck were groomed today. Trail is in great shape and with a nice forecast come on out and enjoy!

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(James Bezanson)

Conditions remain very good at Como Park. The skate deck is fast and hard, the corners are fast and tough but manageable with good step turn technique. No bare spots, a real statement for Como. The classic tracks looked a bit washed out due to extensive use, lots of people out today. Hats off to the groomers, you are keeping this course is excellent condition.

(David King)

The trail was groomed with a new classic track and skate deck. Trail has setup very well and is fast with these conditions. We are seeing some minor drifting with this wind but throw an extra layer on and come on out and enjoy!

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(James Bezanson)

Got on the trail around 6:30am. Groomer was on the downhill area. Hopefully they groomed the xc trails because it was pretty firm with lots of grooves. But, I was generally able to get a good edge.

(John Greene)

Pretty well skated out, could use a fresh pass with the groomer, no edge at all in the center. I found passable, 6' wide unblemished areas by skating from one side to the other of the lane. Fast though!

(John Kieselhorst)