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)

We completed one pass with the groomer and set a track from the south parking area through junctions 1-13.

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(Roxanne Tea)

Grooming crews were out again cutting trees and clearing brush from the trail. See attached map highlighted area is packed. Grooming plans: Very cold temps and high winds expected the next few days. We will be back at it early next week.

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(Roxanne Tea)

Crews continue to pack and clear trails of downed trees and brush. Southeast trails and looking the best.

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(Roxanne Tea)

Heard from a friendly skier that the grooming crew worked many hours to clear downed trees and from the 20+ inches of snow on the southern loops. Over 7.25km open and it's absolutely beautiful. Soft and lightly used tracks - my kick wax was a bit warm and dragged a lot of snow, so err on the cold side. Pole plants had to be very light or they punched way deep. I was able to move one tree blocking the trail, but the only other one needed a saw. Can't wait to get back to this gem. Thank you grooming crew!

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(Jeff Streier)

The southeast loops were packed down and groomed Friday, noonish. Have fun out there! Thanks to Forest Service employees from LaCroix Ranger District. Grooming plans: We will be out again Monday to try to get trails groomed and in better shape before the holidays.

(Roxanne Tea)