Skate skied all the loops multiple times and conditions were better than expected! Mostly clean and plentiful snow, some dirt and a few rocks that were easily avoided. Trail got faster by late afternoon - super fun! Classic tracks also in great shape throughout. So nice to be on natural snow!

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(Bill Oyler)

Classic tracks are still skiable. Mostly free of debris, though did have the first-in-40-years experience of seeing earthworms in the tracks. Things were getting fast around dusk, and the downhills dicey -- they're filled with gouges and ruts as the skate deck got really mushy today. Would not recommend anything but flats tomorrow if it freezes up.

(Eric Sherman)

Tracks were very soft. Skate deck wasn't as soft but I wouldn't call it firm either. Some dirt and stubble here and there but easily avoidable.

(Randall Ochmann)

Fresh corduroy, very firm, great skating conditions. Warming, fine grained snow was getting slow. Track appeared to be in good shape. Classic skiers reported track was glazed, and hard to get good kick.

(Pete Anderson)

All trails were groomed and track set this morning. The snow firmed up nicely. Winds have calmed down since last night. Temps in the low 20' s today. Very good conditions.

(Deborah Leonard)

Groomers were out Saturday evening and early Sunday morning setting solid tracks and good corduroy. Winds were blowing snow bunnies and twigs from the snow laden trees. Volunteers were flicking sticks off the trails to make way for many out on the trails. Was great to see the Eden Prairie Ski Team enjoying the snow and having fun maneuvering through a timed technical course.

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(Deborah Leonard)

First time at Wolverine and it did not disappoint! Skate deck was groomed well although slow because of the cold temps and new snow from Friday night. Classic tracks were set nicely overall with some softness on the right pole plants. Didn't have the energy to explore the Powderhorn loop, but all others were fun.

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(Casey Dickinson)

All trails groomed and fully open. We received about 6" of snow last night. Looks like a sunny bluebird day come out and enjoy!

(Deborah Leonard)

The tracks were set very nicely. The way to go today was classic. Slow going in the skate lane. The day was sunny and bright. Trails were in good condition and the chalet was warm.

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(Deborah Leonard)

All trails were groomed and track set early this morning. The snow was soft but should set up with freezing temperatures. Toasty chalet to warm up.

(Deborah Leonard)