Groomers were able to get out at night and refresh the skate deck and re-set new classic tracks around the Cookie Loop: Silver Strider, portions of XC Express, and Nepco's Cruise. Long trails are pretty uneven and thin, we recommend sticking to the interior trails. Most interior trails are skiing very well right now and have pretty good coverage with a few thin spots and rocks here or there. Expect classic tracks to be shallow. Happy Eve of Christmas Eve!

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(Erin Blow)

Trail was in good shape considering the low snowfall. Good coverage on 90 percent plus, with the occasional rock and or forest litter to contend with. Stayed primarily on flatter terrain, but still used rock skis. Surface was hard, bumpy, some skidding but fairly fast and still very enjoyable. Not much in the way of a classic track.

(Kirby Schulller)

Good skate ski on Tornado Alley, Yukon, Wolf Track out to cabin, Steeplechase and Nepcos. Some thin areas under pines mostly on Wolf Track and thin cut brush sticking up on sections of Wolf Track. River Run was rolled, not groomed. Lake Marie and black trails were closed.

(Susan Fisher)

First time for tracks at Winter Park this year. With a solid ice base there were elements of shallowness and squirrelly squiggles, but overall a satisfying experience.

(Ken Schoville)

With the 3.5" of snow we received yesterday, we can open the ski trails again! Even better, the grooming team set the first classic tracks of the year. All interior trails that have been groomed have tracks. Trail depth is still a little variable and there may still be a rock or two around, but the trails are looking very nice right now!

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(Erin Blow)

Ski trails remain closed due to firm and fast trail conditions. With no new snowfall yet, we have made the tough decision to keep the ski trails closed today. Safety of our guests is our number one priority. Grooming plans: Groomers will plan to be out this evening in the hopes of getting the trails opened up for tomorrow! Thank you for your patience and understanding!

(Erin Blow)

The grooming team had a chance to inspect the trails and have come up with a plan for the next few days. The ski trails will remain temporarily closed today and tomorrow (Dec 18). However, the chalet and snowshoe trails will stay open. Cross your fingers for more snow!

(Erin Blow)

Ski trails will be temporarily closed today due to warm conditions. Unfortunately, Mother Nature is not cooperating with us this week! Yesterday's warm temperatures have impacted the ski trails making things very slippery. We will make a plan for the next few days and update you all as soon as possible.

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(Erin Blow)

Skied this morning into afternoon. Trails are in great condition for intermediate to advanced skiers. Deck is firm and snow was fast. A little bumpy in spots but great snow overall! Skied mostly interior trails so I'm not sure how the outer trails are but from what I heard in the Chalet, they sounded great. I used my B skis and left my brand new (and unused) race skis in the car, but I would have been fine with my good skis.

(James McLaughlin)

If you're wanting to know if conditions are worth the drive to Minocqua, the answer is yes for skating. There was light snow all afternoon which accumulated enough to add to the base. There is no classic track yet but the skate lanes were good. On my first day out this season, I mostly skied the inner green trails.

(Kathy Conway)