Skiing in a snow storm is interesting, since the conditions change every few minutes. Started out around 11, with above freezing temps. The tracks were ok - some crusty parts, some soft from the thaw/freeze cycle. The only real problem area was the pond loop - the wind and sun had scoured the dam to bare ground with a narrow strip of ice to pick across. After that, the snow started to come down heavily. The tracks got coated with fresh, somewhat sticky snow. By the time I got to Stairway to Heaven, I was running into more stickiness. That eventually worked itself out by the end of the trail. The high winds also have been knocking some branches into the trail, so take care. It's still coming down.

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(Laurie Ford)

Early bird groomers out this morning before the snow started to fall. 2" of light fluffy snow covered the fresh grooming. The tracks skied in nicely and the skate lane was solid under the new snow. Trails will be groomed in the morning. YooperBeiner snow shoe race/walk is from 11-1. Ski trails open all day with a few detours during the race. Come and enjoy the festive day with us.

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(Deborah Leonard Greiter)

All trails groomed and track set again early this morning! Tracks are solid and skate lane looking great. Sun is shining brightly. Excellent conditions.

(Deborah Leonard Greiter)

All trails tracked and groomed today. Excellent conditions. Snowshoe trails are perfect.

(Deborah Leonard Greiter)

Novice loop was groomed and track set this morning. Cliffs trail and the Wolverine skate lane loop was groomed as well as the Hospital loop. Some lake effect snow this afternoon.

(Deborah Leonard)

Trails were groomed this morning, except for the Novice loop. Excellent winter conditions. The chalet is toasty warm.

(Deborah Leonard Greiter)

Superb conditions at Wolverine. Skate lanes were freshly groomed and classic tracks were firm and deep. Temps were around 5 F but sunny and the glide was much better than expected. All trails were skied.

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(Johann Geyer)

Five inches of fresh snow. All trails groomed this morning with the pisten bully! Looks great! Excellent conditions.

(Deborah Leonard Greiter)

All trails groomed today. Heavy drifting from Thursday's wind on Cliff Hanger and Hospital loop by the parking lot. Use caution in those areas as snow is deep in spots.

(Deborah LeonardGreiter)

Three inches of fresh snow overnight. Trails all groomed this morning. Tracks are beautiful, skate deck soft. Blue sky in the morning and light clouds in the afternoon. Windy with gusts.

(Deborah Leonard Greiter)