Brought the good skis to New Moon for a Birkie wax. Took the B skis out for a kick-double pole ski to satisfy my nerves before Saturday. Classic skied 11km in 50 minutes on firm older tracks with a little bit of fresh fluff snow. Glide is getting good with the warmer temps. The skate deck and tracks are still a little uneven, but it's not too noticeable. Beautifully relaxing ski!

(Kevin Grand)

Classic skied 12 km after work today, 59 minutes. Cold snow, sticky glide in spots. Snow is still a little thin in places, with twigs popping up here and there. But, otherwise excellent conditions. Medium deep tracks, firmish skate deck. Trail is still a little uneven. Overall an excellent decompression ski after a day at work. Thank you groomers!

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(Kevin Grand)

Classic skied the Ashland trails Sunday afternoon. Good coverage, mostly good track except for Paula's Pond, which was windblown and thin. Skate deck was still soft after the fluffy snow.

(Andy Goyke)

Finally some snow in Ashland! All trails were groomed and tracked. Snow is thin and tracker pulled up some leaves and grass. Hopefully it sets up tonight.

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(Andy Goyke)

Ashland trails were rolled today after 5+ inches of snow. Not enough to run the groomer or set a track. Base is thin with some grass and leaves poking through. Skiable as long as you keep your expectations low.

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(Andy Goyke)

Used $5 flea market no-wax skis with 3-pin bindings. Skied on a lot of grass and leaves. I enjoyed it. Conditions were poor at best. Santa is leaving coal in the Ashland Ski Trail stocking. Just not enough snow to ski.

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(Andy Goyke)