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)

The skate deck is approximately 1.2 km, level and freshly groomed. Tiny amount of dirt or pebbles at the start but otherwise clean. The deck is slightly soft because of warm weather. Adjacent tracks were in very good shape.

(Jules Blank)

We launched from the ANC trailhead at 7:45 this morning in 16 degrees with a stiff wind out of the north. We were greeted with a 1.1K loop that includes three climbs of varying difficulty. Perfect conditions: Full depth tracks, uniform corduroy. Lots of snow making going on with 7 guns a blazing on the south end of the property and 1 on the north. We're lucky to have this place! Carpe Skiem.

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(Bob Warpinski)

Skate Trail was 1.2 km with excellent base, wide and level. Fresh grooming. Adjacent classic tracks were well formed and fast.

(Jules Blank)

Opening Day at The ANC! Skaters and striders had a 400 meter loop to enjoy as they searched for their skinny ski legs and refined their skills. Though short, the track was typical Ariens perfect: flat, firm and well tracked. The guns have been working OT as there is plenty of snow piled up awaiting grooming. It's great to be back, Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)