They are up to 3.5k now with some of the North loops partially open. Basically, one more longer climb with a bit of headwall at the top from a part of the trail we haven't seen open since the opening year with natural snow. The snow in the morning was cold, slow and squeaky. The whole system just skis with a nice flow of climbs, descents, turns, an occasional flat area. Really enjoyable.

(Philip Nelson, Bay Nordic)

Another beautiful day for a ski. A new section of trail was added since I skied on Tuesday. What a treat to have the opportunity to ski here this dry winter.

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(Jim Van Akkeren)

The skiable groomed trail now totals 3.3K. Superior conditions for both techniques. Deep tracks. Firm & Flat deck. Lots of man-made snow stocked with some initial placement taking place on the northern side of The ANC. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

The trail is 2.5 km of well groomed and fast snow. Diagonal tracks were also very good. Another good day out here.

(Jules Blank)

Solid base with good coverage throughout. Just enough loose surface snow made for decent control and fast conditions. Great looping 2.5k course with a few short climbs - generally open terrain. (Think Birke / Korte 2024). Despite steady north wind - very enjoyable skiing at Ariens today.

(Dave Miller)

Nice conditions for both classic and skate skiing. 2.7K groomed was enough to keep it interesting. I prefer skiing in a forest but this is a great alternative. Good weather today: some sun, upper teens to low 20s, and tolerable winds. A good group of sprightly old duffers out here this morning.

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(Jim Van Akkeren)

There are 2.7 km of skate trail available. The snow is clean with crisp corduroy and tracks are also excellent. Very good skiing today.

(Jules Blank)

The skate trail is 2.5 km. It is well groomed, clean, compacted, and wide. There is drifting from the snow guns but these areas are short. The tracks were substantial. Good conditions today.

(Jules Blank)

Terrific skiing for skaters and striders today at The ANC! Skaters were rewarded with firm and fast. While those in the well formed tracks zipped along nicely except for the 100 meters or so where the wash from the snow guns made it feel like winter once again! Heavy snow-making taking place. The 25 degree temp, the brilliant sun and a good breeze all added to the fun. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

Approximately 2.5 km of ski trail is open. The skate deck was clean, freshly groomed, well compacted and fast. The adjacent diagonal tracks were substantial and also fast. The only slow part was the scatter from the snow guns near the southeast corner of the stadium. Very good conditions today.

(Jules Blank)