My best ski of the season so far at Como tonight. The grooming for skating could not have been better, with two notable exceptions. 1) There is a large icy patch just before the pond north of the chalet, that is easy enough to ski around. 2) There is another large icy patch at the crest of the big downhill coming out of the back bowl. Experienced skiers should have no trouble going around it to the left of a pine tree and hooking back onto the trail near the crest of the hill, but beginners might find this intimidating. After I finished my ski, out of gratitude for the excellent grooming, I went back there with a shovel to cover up the icy patch at the top of the hill. But I'm not sure if it did any good because the new snow wasn't adhering to the ice. Only time will tell. The shoveled snow was also really chunky, so I wouldn't advise going through it until the groomers have passed over it, though one skier did while I was still shoveling, and had no trouble.

(Lois Braun)

The Como cross country ski trail groomed up amazing today. The snow was wet but packed in nice. A new classic track was set as well. It should be a great weekend to enjoy the trails.

(James Bezanson)

Looked like the entire course had been groomed and the fresh snow was exactly what we needed. I don't know if it was the wet snow or the wrong wax but I had a tough time gliding. Otherwise, trails were in great shape considering it was pouring rain three days ago. Another good day to be skiing. This weekend should be phenomenal!

(Peter Johnson)

I was passed by the groomer during my ski. Trail has been groomed by the PB for both skate and classic. There are a couple of easily avoided wet spots, but the reason I put "B skis" is because of the thin ice at the top of the downhill coming from the back bowl. The snow is thin to the right also (between the trail and tee off). Otherwise the trail is in great shape.

(Jay Wenner)

I stayed on the glacier this afternoon -- I didn't trust myself to handle the icy hills, but I saw a number of skate skiers who seemed to be enjoying themselves as they joined the glacier loop. The track was not ice; it was more of a compacted slush. I had no kick, so I double poled for an hour, which is still better than a day off of the skis. More snow will definitely help matters.

(Michael Kuhne)

Groomed Como cross country trail this morning. 90% of the trail is in excellent condition. For the 10% that is not, there are low spots with grass exposure and a few icy spots. Due to the warm weather the snow depth has gotten lower. Keep your fingers crossed, we need snow.

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(James Bezanson)

Was out at Como this morning, and the trails could not have been better! It was the best I have ever seen it, and in very good condition and very well groomed. Kudos to the groomers.

(Patty Sifferle)

Both skate deck and classic in excellent condition. Groomers had been out either first thing or yesterday afternoon, but there was little ice and can definitely stride out. A couple small spots were a little hard, but that's nitpicking. It's in great shape and fast.

(Carleton Johnson)

Good day from Como cross country ski Corduroy Cowboys Groomers. A new classic track and skate deck was groomed today. The trail has set up great! Get out and enjoy!

(James Bezanson)

Skied from 5:50a-7a this morning. There was a light frozen mix coming down for most of the time. I thought the skate deck would be a little hard with the drop in temps overnight, but it was soft enough to get a good edge. Lots of foot traffic and some bigger craters to look out for; thank goodness for headlamps. Fast and great coverage!

(John Greene)