Skate skiing was OK. Most of the trails had a quarter inch of new snow to get an edge in. A couple of places drifted to the ankles and some bare spots. Lots of debris, including lots of spruce cones. There have been more walkers than skiers on the trails. Classic tracks were very spotty. Shallow were existent. I wouldn't recommend classic skiing here.

(Stan Hokanson)

Very good! Still more like new snow than old. Skate deck a little soft. Not quite set yet and sun and temp having some effect. Good base. Very little debris. I probably would've been better off getting out at noon instead of 3 pm. Tracks look excellent. In fact, classic may have been the better choice.

(William Brown)

Pine Point was regroomed in afternoon. The ski trails are pretty soft and there is minimal debris and ice. Multi-use trails also were repacked and are also on the softer side.

(Jen Garcia, Washington County Parks)

Fantastic trail conditions! Thank you, thank you, thank you groomers for creating beautiful trails. Probably the best conditions I've seen all winter and that's saying a lot with our wonderful winter we've had. And skiers - it stays light until 7:30, so where were you tonight? Enjoy it while it lasts.

(Paul Huckels)

What a difference a 45 degree day makes. Skied around 11:30. Classic tracks were set, but were shallow and icy. Impossible for me to stay in them around turns. My skins kicked well for awhile but got saturated in one big pool stretching across the trail. Icy on the track bottoms and skate deck with some ridges and ruts to complicate the fast downhills. Debris from windstorms past are beginning a return visit. Without a substantial new snow, classic skiing at Pine Point is done for me. It was a good season though!

(Stan Hokanson)

The ski and multi-use trails have all been regroomed and tracks were touched up. There are a few areas that the tracks have gone a little shallow but overall things are in pretty good condition! Soft and a little icy but overall a nice trails for March!

(Jen Garcia, Washington County Parks)

Trails were freshly groomed. The track was very clean, well set, but shallow in a lot of places. Hard to stay in on downhill turns. Was fairly soft in most places, a little harder in deeper shade. Thanks to the groomers for keeping us going!

(Stan Hokanson)

Beautiful environment and well groomed trails even at the end of the day! Snow was a bit sticky at the end of the day but in good shape. Classic track in good condition.

(Amy Kay Kerber)

The trails had been groomed yesterday, but there was another 0.5" or so of fresh snow overnight. Skating was a chore, so I switched to classic, as several other skiers had thankfully been through the entire trail earlier. As it stands, the base is good, and it's a great time to visit a pristine setting with near-absolute quiet amid soaring pines.

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(Jason Goepfert)

After several passes out on the trails yesterday and this morning the skate deck is in good condition. Grooming plans are to set track today which should be done around 1pm or so. It's going to be a good weekend to get out on the trails!

(Jen Garcia, Washington County Parks)