Had a fantastic time with all of the different ecologies to ski through. Temperature hit 45° so even my waxless skis started to stick to spots in the sun. Luckily it had just been freshly tracked so wasn't as bad as it could have been. I ended up putting liquid glide wax on my kick area which solved the problem. On the plus side, it meant I could basically walk up the hills. Tossed about 20 sticks and branches off trails 1 through 8 but all the other trails were fine.

(Mark Peil)

We skied the west side of the trails and found the trails in good condition. The track had just been set and was soft since the weather has warmed up. Now we need some cold nights to firm up the trails and they would be even better. However, we had a beautiful blue sky, freshly laid tracks and balmy air that made for a wonderful ski.

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(Julie Holien)

Trail conditions are good, still some debris. All segments were freshly groomed after the inch of snow overnight.

(Roxanne Tea)

Trail has fair amount of debris due to the high winds few days ago. Nothing major, very nice skiing.

(Tracy Cesari)

Trails are in fair to excellent condition. Parts were freshly groomed, others were in near perfect shape. Some minor debris at times.

(Tracy Cesari)

Have I ever mentioned how much I love Big Aspen? Having grown up just down the road, I learned to ski here and at Lookout Mountain (moment of silence). So, yes, I'm sentimental about it. But these trails really are fantastic! Rolling terrain with just enough pucker producing descents. Diverse forests, ridges and lowlands. And really great grooming! I would consider it a destination ski whether or not I grew up here. Make the drive. Ski these trails. You'll love it!

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(Mick Dodds, Ski Hut)

Our Forest Service team was able to set a fresh track on all segments of the Big Aspen trail system today. Trails are in great shape for the weekend. Get out and enjoy them. And a BIG THANK YOU to retired FS employee and dedicated volunteer Mark Toot! See you out there!

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(Roxanne Tea)

The trails were in prime condition, did segments 1 thru 7 . Some tree debris at times, nothing detrimental. Well groomed, thanks to a great crew.

(Tracy Cesari)

All segments are in excellent condition. A bit of fresh snow covered up any tree debris, tracks were well set. Spent nearly 4 hours skiing, temperature was in the teens, couldn't ask for anything better. Lots of snow art, deer and pileated woodpeckers.

(Tracy Cesari)

Fantastic trails here, freshly groomed and tracked. Heavy pine debris at times. Skied several sections, beautiful scenery, plenty of hills.

(Tracy Cesari)