Classic skied 30 something km today. Temps were right at the freezing point. Skied River, flats areas, Highlands, Bards, and Blueberry.. all twice. When I get time I'll expand my loops. Conditions were great. Tracks were fast with kick, hill climbs were soft/firm and the skate deck was soft/firm. Highlands was getting some use, the tracks sluffed out in a couple of spots and the down hill were starting to berm. I loved it! It reminded me of those Birkie Hills in the later waves. Overall it was phenomenal. My fastest ski this season in fresh snow. I don't have a day off till Wednesday, but I know where I'm kicking and gliding. Thank you groomers!

(Kevin Grand)

The new 4 inches groomed up well this early morning. We had five of us out grooming including the larger Pisten Bully. We groomed 97 km, 90 of which you can ski on with your best skis. It is really mid-winter conditions; we are almost 5 feet of snowfall to date.

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(Eric Anderson, ABR Trails)

Classic skied 30 + km today. New snow over the tracks and skate deck. This made the tracks soft, yet still firm enough to kick and pole as hard as a person wanted with the bonus of a little bit of powder. Hill climbs had a solid base and pillowy top the made harringboning hills fun and almost effortless at times. Glide was diminished because of the new snow and kick was a bit sluffy at times. Skied loops on River, flats areas, Highlands, bard's bump, and Blueberry Bluffs. Just got to say you know the grooming is solid beneath when you ski over 30 km in powdery, skied in tracks and your ankles and knees feel awesome hours after. That was a unique beautiful ski, a little more energy burned, but awesome! Thank you groomers.

(Kevin Grand)

Approximately 4" of fresh had fallen over the morning grooming by the time I went out at 11-1130. Peace and quiet on the trails. The new trails addition to White Pine is lovely with some large white pines and the remains of the Norrie Park bath house along the way. Some chunky frozen slush under the fresh snow where Tamarack two track turns to Tamarack two way.

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(Sue Schroeder)

Mid-winter conditions for both skate and classic skiing. Deep tracks and firm skate lane, a bit of wind-blown leaves but good skis are a go.

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(Will Andresen)

What dreams are made of... Classic skied the same 36 to 38 km as Thursday today. Wax was right. Knocked 30 minutes off my time. Tracks and skate deck are perfect. Fast firm, grippy and tons of glide. Still some dirty snow to step aside, but who cares its so good. Included River Trail, Highlands, Blueberry Bluffs, Bards Bluff, the flats, and some idk the name. Decided a seasons pass is the way to go. Thanks ABR groomers!

(Kevin Grand)

Classic does not get any better than this! A real Winter wonderland with all the new snow. The skating deck was firm with good control. It was a little slow due to the new snow and cold temps.

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(Eric Koch)

ABR provided great skiing Thursday and Friday. I used good skis. There are a few low, icy, re-frozen spots that are easy to spot and get around. The Popple Flats trail has been enhanced with some gently rolling terrain and offers a choice to branch off onto Popple Hills, which has re-purposed some of the hold Peltonen hills.

(Charlie Dee)

The trails groomed up well this morning and are skiing like mid winter conditions. The recreational skiers are enjoying the conditions. We have a full team of groomers scheduled for any new snow tonight.

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(Eric Anderson, ABR Trails)

Classic skied about 36 to 38 km this morning into the afternoon. My first 30+ km ski of the season. Tracks were good, soft in some spots, mostly because it was still windy today, so windblown in field/open areas. I hit as many uphill climbs as possible. Fun, soft and awesome! Hope I didn't ski it before it opened, didn't see anything taped off or signs, but included two loops in the Highlands. Conditions were great, couple spring area with ice but most unnoticeable. Tracks and skate deck were solid here. Just a phenomenal ski! If only I got my wax right with the 20 degree temperature change.... Groomers you rock! Thank you.

(Kevin Grand)