The machine made snow loop is still intact, though ungroomed, very dirty, and has areas of dirt and grass poking through. Still, had a very enjoyable ski. Grooming plans: There are plans to groom late tonight or early Saturday morning, and repeat early Sunday and Monday morning. Get out and ski while the going is good.

(Jim Bennett)

Skated all the snowmaking trails, which continue to be in great shape. While the trails have seen plenty of skier traffic and a few spots under trees had some twig bits underneath, most all issues were totally avoidable. Solid and wide skate deck, and just a couple folks enjoying a pleasant skate on firm snow. Don't let the bit of dirty snow at the entrance at the top of the hill deter you - it is pristine beyond the first 10 feet.

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(Pieter DeHart)

Loops with the man-made snow were groomed this morning, and are in great shape for both skate and classic skiing. Get out and enjoy the trails while you can!

(Luke Cossette)

Perfectly groomed trails this morning. Both the deck and the especially the classic track were excellent. Just a reminder, Saturday the Gamehaven trails will be closed in the morning until early afternoon for the Loopy Loppet citizen's race.

(David Greymont)

The new snow really freshened up the machine made snow. Nicely groomed and tracked. The Loopey Loppet will be held on the trail Saturday from 10AM to noon. There is not enough snow to groom the natural snow trails yet.

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(Jim Bennett)

Tracks are perfect in most areas but shallow or not set in others. The track runs off of the edge of the deck in a spot or two. Grooming on the hill was very firm.

(Matthew Ohs)

Snowmaking loop (2.5K) and Storbakken Hill in great shape with natural snow groomed into the machine-snow course. Nice firm classic tracks throughout with only a few shallow spots. It had a lot of traffic Sunday. H.S. practices M/T/W/T 4-5:30pm.

(Mike Trantow)

Snowmaking loop in good shape with classic tracks set again. The new snow hadn't been groomed in yet. Take care where gravel roads cross as dirt tracked was harder to see/avoid.

(Michael Trantow)

The skating deck was groomed this morning. The track setter on the PB needs repair so there is absolutely no classic track.

(David Greymont)

Due to a mechanical issue with the track setter on the PB, no classic tracks were set this morning. Hopefully this will be resolved before tomorrow. Skate deck was tilled and groomed, is flat, though a little icy in spots that might have benefited from deeper tilling.

(Jim Bennett)