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)

Went for a great night ski at Como. Trails are in excellent shape - a lot of people are definitely been out but the trails are holding up very well.

(Hannah Weissman)

Classic skied late afternoon and found the track perfectly groomed. There was one dirty spot in the track just before one heads up the hill and into the back bowl, but it was easy to spot and miss if so inclined. I skied on my B skis, but I'll be back later this week on my good skis.

(Michael Kuhne)

Skied early afternoon and found some of the best conditions I've seen in years. The trail had been groomed that morning and there was only a dozen or so skate tracks when we arrived. The skate deck was fairly firm and fast with corduroy, and the classic tracks looked great. Almost felt like the Birkie trail on race day, only less hills and not quite as wide. No evidence of the maintenance issues from earlier in the season, and there was even a neat multilane start area groomed up. Really enjoyed the quick lap we did.

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(Bruce Adelsman)

Skied over lunch while the groomer was setting new tracks for both traditional and skate. If it sets up, conditions should be excellent. Thanks you groomers!

(Carleton Johnson)