Conditions this morning were very good. The addition of a half inch of medium weight snow on a hard corduroy deck and some trail angels scraping off dirt / gravel spots and filling those areas with clean snow, coordinating with the groomer who has been doing great work has made a big differenc. We used good skis and had zero issues. The best trail was the 'R 'route to the marsh which was fixed up really nice. If any issues, it would have to be the dreaded oak leaves in the tracks.

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(Joe Barrick)

Trails are in great shape with expert grooming being accomplished by our Marathon County Park Department. Much thanks! Have spotted deer almost every time out this season, finally one waited for me to pass by before running behind me allowing me time to retrieve my fanny pack and camera. Looking forward to just a bit more snow. Very good conditions now.

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(Mark Timken)

Areas on the 20k, 10k and 6k loops have been been groomed and gravel is exposed. Care needs to me taken to avoid damage to your skis in various sections of these trails.

(Paul Jahns)

Great conditions considering it hasn't snowed in some time. We skied about 20 k and saw about 12 dirt spots that were easy to ski around. The tracks were filled with leaves in some areas due to high wind but those areas were few. All in all, great ski. The 20 k route was just groomed.

(Joe Barrick)

Ski trails are mostly very good. Arrived at 8 am and was glad to see the groomers had been out. Fresh corduroy. Skied most of the trail system and found the 6 kilometers trail segment and marsh meadow were groomed today, but that was as far as the fresh grooming extended and found it to be excellent. The rest of the trails had good firm base, a bit icy and heavy traffic from Badger State Games from the weekend. Still very good skiing.

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(Mark Timken)

Skied the 10k loop and the 6k loop the conditions were perfect post Badger State Games. The skate deck was firm and with it freshly groomed control and glide were the best I've skied this year.

(Jim Broennimann)

Skied all of the trails. The tracks are excellent. There were a few spots where the groomer kicked up some gravel. However, most of the skate lanes were really good.

(Eric Koch)

Skated the 43k Badger State Games race. Tracks were perfect for striders and freshly groomed. Perfect conditions and surprisingly warm temps 15f to 20F.

(Dan Dudley)

Trails are in great shape. Still some areas of low snow. Base of about 3-4". Finishing grooming today and will not be grooming until Friday. Chalet and all trails close Friday at 12 pm for Badger State Games preparation. Chalet and trails will again open to the public on Saturday at 3 pm. CWOCC Winter Tri will take place on Sunday. Chalet and trails will be open to the public during the Winter Tri.

(Bradley Mroczenski)

Awesome ski this morning, kudos to the groomer for great grooming. Skate lane has a firm base and with the four or so inches of fluff groomed in on top, gave it a soft feel. Glide wasn't great due to cold dry snow but, wow, was it nice not seeing any leaves.

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(Joe Barrick)