The skate deck on all of Willow's ski trails have now been groomed. Warm temperatures and overnight freezing had created a hard, icy surface that has now been broken up. Skiers report fast conditions with the top surface providing the ability to get a good edge. As previously stated, the classic tracks are very hard and icy. Brief attempts at resetting track resulted in very shallow tracks littered with chunks of hard snow. Most of the park's trails have solid track, but come prepared for glazed conditions. Saturday evening, 6:00–8:30 is the Candlelight Ski and Hike event which is likely to draw large crowds to the park. You may want to plan to come and enjoy the event or plan to ski earlier in the day to avoid the crowds.

(David Thofern)

Re-groomed the skate deck on Red, Purple and Silver. After two passes, the surface is soft and there is be no problem in setting an edge. The tracks were too hard to re-set and remain well-formed maybe working okay with skins or klister.

(Jeff Roberts)

Skate deck and classic tracks were regroomed on all trails today. Skate groomed up with a mix of corduroy and some larger chunks of snow. Classic tracks varied from full depth to shallow. Sunny areas were getting wet but areas in the shade stayed relatively dry. With below freezing temperatures it will be icy in places. Overall the snow is fast and aggressive.

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(Bill Callas)

First timer out here, and it didn't disappoint. Packed and tracked, but it could use a fresh groom; these trails see a lot of traffic. Quite a bit of sticks and debris down; you could wear good skis, but with the route I was on, there were two road crossings along with so many sticks down, so I felt that B skis are a better choice. Still, nice firm skate deck, and classic tracks set. Several sections are multiuse, but they were in good shape for skiing too. Kudos to the crew that take care of the trails here, I had a great ski around Little Falls Lake!

(Tiffany Miller)

Conditions very fast and with good edging. Thank you groomers. In wooded sections, a lot of debris on the trail, but quite manageable. A new dusting of snow would help a lot.

(William Sikorski)

Headed down the purple trail to the training loop. Thanks to the groomers for the fantastic conditions!

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(Ginny Ballantine)

The skate deck of silver, purple, green, blue, red and orange were groomed today. The tracks on green were reset. Fair amount of tree litter in the tracks in numerous locations.

(Bill Callas)

The skate deck was groomed on all trails except silver. Classic tracks were reset on all of purple, some of green and blue.

(Bill Callas)

Went down by the river on the Purple loop then across the bridge around the short loop. Great conditions. Tracks holding up well.

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(Ginny Ballantine)

Very good conditions although the colder temperatures made for slower going on my waxless skis. Only a few hardy skiers were out so a good time to go if you like having some solitude in the winter woods.

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(David Wilford)