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)

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)