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Saint Mary's University
Winona, MN
13.1k
Skating/Classic
Yes
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Some of the best trails in southern Minnesota. Tucked in the valley behind the school, the trails run around the northern slopes of the valley making them quite challenging and also well protected from the sun. Some lighted sections, and snowmaking operations.
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2022-2023 season
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Friday, February 10, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All lower trails groomed for skating this morning. The trail is very hard, fast, and icy. We were able to scratch up the surface pretty well on most of the trail, but there are still a few areas of ice to watch out for, so use caution! What little classic track that remains is very icy. There is some debris on the trails, but no bare areas...yet. Grooming plans: Trails will be groomed again on Saturday and Sunday early morning. We will continue to try to create some decent skiing into this mild weather. Happy skiing!
(Eric Christensen)
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Main 5K loop, lower trails and inner loops groomed for skating this morning. All are in great condition and will ski fast until temperatures warm. Classic trails are pretty washed out and icy.
(Jeffrey Stegemeyer)
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Jeff , Marty and I gave the trails the full service today. Trimmed side brush groomed all trails and set track on upper and rattlesnake.
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(Steve Horeck)
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Piston Bully tilled the main 5K trail and ran the ginzu's around all trails. Very good skating and the classic track is pretty good.
(Steve Horeck)
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Groomed out the skate lane and reset the classic track on the main 5K and River Trail. Very nice conditions if you can dress right!
(Steve Horeck)
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Exceptional skating today at SMU. Fresh cord with an 1" of new snow over a firm base. Tracks look great. Doesn't get any better!
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(Steve Horeck)
Monday, January 23, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The classic track is holding up well. All trails re-groomed for skating this morning. Trail conditions are very good for both classic and skating. Happy skiing!
(Eric Christensen)
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All trails groomed and open, skating lanes and classic tracks are in excellent condition. Use your good skis without any worries.
(Jeffrey Stegemeyer)
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All the trails were leveled and new track set late Friday night. Overnight temps should make them firm for all day Saturday. All the downhills on the sledding hill side of the trails also groomed out for those up to the challenge!
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(Jason Mork)
Friday, January 20, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
With several inches of new wet snow yesterday everything was rolled and left to freeze overnight. Temps did not get as cold as we would have liked. Steve and I groomed the whole system this morning and it looks great but it is soft. Plans are to groom after dark tonight with the idea it will set up overnight. Tracks have been set on all trails including upper hillsides. The tracks are deep, clean, and soft in most places. The trails will ski in as more people are on them.
(Tom Brandt)

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