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)