The classic tracks were dreamy this morning at 8 AM. I skied about 10 km of classic, including the Homestead Loop. I saw one or two spots where there was a little dirt or pine needles, but the tracks and skating decks were some of the nicest I've skied on this winter. The weather was warm (33F). This was my first time skiing these trails, and it won't be the last. Parked at the Britton Mountain trailhead.

(Jennifer Sanborn)

We skied Moose Fence this afternoon and it was beautiful skiing. Classic tracks must have been groomed a day or more ago, since there had been some snow, but conditions were very good. Skiing was a bit slow, but little in the way of debris or worn trails. A great winter ski!

(Mary Brainerd)

It was -1° when I started skiing at Moose Fence Trailhead but I was quite comfortable because there was no wind. The trail was freshly groomed with about 3/4" of fresh fluff that came down as I was driving there. No skiers ahead of me but I had good kick and glide. There had been several classic and skate skiers when I got to Picnic Loop intersection and on Upland Loop. Good firm and deep classic track on Maple Loop, Connector to Picnic and on Upland Loop. Skate deck was firm under new fluff.

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(Steve Langenbrunner)

Skied Picnic Loop from Onion River trailhead, including Homestead Loop. Ski deck is firm on nearly 2' of snow in the woods. Trails slow due to being covered by blanket of recent snow. Found myself the first to ski in the classic track for much of the Picnic Loop. Blown and drifted snow covered the tracks in higher areas. There is occasional tree debris (e.g. spruce needles and branches) between K & L, characteristic of this stretch. Nevertheless, beautiful skiing in a gorgeous woods. Gotta love those old white pines, cedars and of course maples!

(Lyndon Torstenson)

Skated Oberg Loop, the connector from W to J, Homestead Loop, and return to Oberg trail head. Skate deck was firm, hard packed old corduroy (around 1/3 of total trail distance) covered by up to 1 inch light snow (about 2/3) with some deeper drifts in spots. Minimal debris on the trail. Classic tracks were in pretty good shape. Connector from L to K had been recently rolled but not set up yet. Cold temps made fresh snow squeaky and somewhat slow but overall a nice day to be out.

(Carl Lojovich)

There was about a half-inch of new, dry snow that fell on the trail last night. Encountered drifting over the trail on the picnic loop in a few places, a couple of spots were getting pretty deep. Besides the drifting, the trails were in great shape.

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(Jared VanderHook)

Cold (3-5F) but no wind, great sun and phenomenal ski conditions on the Sugar Lake Trail system. As always, the groomers deliver the goods after the 5” of snow and strong winds this week in Tofte and the North Shore. The classic tracks were deep and squeaky, the skate deck also excellent. My daughter and I, up from the Twin Cities this week, felt the endorphin rush in the woods and on the trails. We focused on all the Moose Fence trails today, will hit Britton Peak and Oberg Mt tomorrow. Thanks groomers!

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(Arvind Subramanian)

Skied from Britton Peak Trailhead around Hogback Loop and return. Tracks are nicely set after yesterday's storm but many portions are partly or occasionally completely filled with windblown snow. Beautiful corduroy on the skate deck with some drifting. Many thanks to the groomer for getting the trail groomed so quickly after the snow!

(Josh Wenck)

A beautiful afternoon at the Moosetrack Trailhead. Took the Upland trail. Had not been groomed for a few days but the tracks were still good. A great base. Total silence with no wind. Great conditions. The calm before the storm.

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(Bill Greiter)

Started striding at the Britten Peak Trail head. The snow was coming down in huge flakes covering the nicely groomed trails. The snow wasn't hindering conditions at all. Enjoyed the Wood Duck Loop, onto the Hogback Loop. Beautiful ridges thru the whole trail system with overlooks onto Lake Superior thru the trees. Will return.

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(Deborah Leonard)