Skaters and striders alike needed Rudolph with his nose so bright to navigate the loops at The ANC this morning. Foggy, misty and 34 degrees. Skating was the better choice this morning given the hills proved tough to grip with my skin skis. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

Good grooming on the 2.5 km trail with clean snow, wide lanes, and good adjacent diagonal tracks.

(Jules Blank)

No better way to wear off some Eggnog than doing a few pre-Christmas loops at The ANC! Excellent mid-Winter conditions across the 2.5K loop, a loop that contains several interior loops for added variety. On behalf of my Nordic Ski community a special Merry Christmas to The Arien's Company, Sean & Heather, and the entire ANC crew for giving us the gift of skiing. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

Trails are in incredible shape. Deep man made snow with track set well. Skating deck was firm and flat with good bite. Pretty much perfect. Sean has been working around the clock to make snow for reserves to make it through warm weather and for upcoming events. If you haven't skied Ariens you really should. Trails are fast and safe with good climbs and descents, a well designed course. And of course a remarkable biathlon venue!

(Tom Davenport)

The trail is now 2.5 km with distance added on the south end and part of Mammoth. Skating surface is wide, level, well compacted and clean. Adjacent diagonal tracks were slightly slower due to some recent snowfall. The diagonal tracks were still robust. Worth the drive.

(Jules Blank)

Terrific conditions this morning. Kicked the 2.5K loop in single digit temps under a blue sky and light winds. Lots of happy skiers. Heavy snowmaking taking place on the southern end of the network. Worth the drive (from anywhere). Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

Rare areas of pebbles, especially near start line. The uphills are starting to deteriorate, but only slightly. All things considered, the trail is in very good shape with recent grooming. Trail is approximately 1.8 km. Adjacent tracks were good or very good.

(Jules Blank)

Enjoyed an early ski this morning under a mostly cloudy sky in 29 degrees. There was 3/4 depth tracks and well groomed skate deck across the 1.7K network (which rests atop a solid base that averages 24"). Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

32 degrees and very little wind tonight at Ariens Nordic Center - a beautiful evening for skiing! There are approximately 1.8 km of trails up and running. More will be opening as colder temperatures allow for more snowmaking. NKMN Storm and Bay Nordic Youth Ski Teams were practicing here tonight. There is plenty of base and these trails are in fabulous condition!

(Steve Scharrer)

Currently, the trail is approximately 1.8 km. The skate deck was firm, wide, level and very clean. The adjacent single set of classic tracks was well formed and fast. Snowmaking continues for future use.

(Jules Blank)