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Trails groomed daily, as necessary. Classic and skating, Lessons available for individuals and groups. Warm chalet with showers, sauna, changing rooms, lounge area, snacks.Trail Reports
2021-2022 season
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-04-07 16:38:56
Observation [ Trails: Closed, ]
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The warm temps, rain, and mixed precip since Tuesday have saturated our base, and likely exposed ground on some south-facing sections. Too soft and wet to survey the trails at this time. So, we are closed to all activity until further notice. Today's winds, and some time, will help dry out the snow. When it is traffic-able we will survey the trails, determine if we can groom a trail, and update this post. Don't expect anything before Saturday. Mother Nature always has the final say!
(John Graham)
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Monday, April 4, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-04 08:37:19
Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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2-3" of wet, sticky snow overnight, atop a base that was already damp from the Sunday temps. I did 4 Ginzu runs in the 6K to compact the deck, but it is still soft and sticky. The clumpy snow thrown off the compactor buried the classic track, so we have the 6K groomed foe Skating. Classic skiers are welcome to ski the right side. 100% coverage, but lots of black spots coming-up. The previously groomed route on the 8K was not groomed today, but is open. Spring Hours, no nogs, and we plan to groom again Tuesday morning.
(John Graham)
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Saturday, April 2, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-02 18:38:58
Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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The 6K skate deck was groomed early this morning. Borderline temp of 32-33? after a warm night, but it is smoothed-out. The groomed sections of the 8K began to collapse under the weight of the sled/Ginzu, so we bailed-off that trail and left well-enough alone. Still 100% trail coverage. Saturday night temps forecast to drop into the 20's, so we plan to be running the Ginzu around the decks early Sunday morning.
(John Graham)
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Friday, April 1, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-01 11:29:50
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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We have a solid base and 100% coverage, as of this morning. We groomed the skate decks on the 6K and the 5 groomed kilometers of the 8K early today. Very nice! The 6K has a classic track: rock-solid and 98% intact. Predictably icy early, but it improves as the sun hits it. It is a fast track. We are Spring Hours: Open 9730-Noon; closed Noon-5:30; Open 5:30-9pm if temps are below 36 degrees. We plan to groom the skate decks early on Saturday and Sunday mornings. No dogs on the premises, due to soft conditions. April skiing on corduroy!
(John Graham)
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Friday, April 1, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-01 09:14:11
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Phenomenal skating on the 6k and groomed portion of the 8k this morning! Freshly groomed, fast and not at all icy. Classic tracks were more variable but overall decent. Get there while you can!
(Tom MacDonald)
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Thursday, March 31, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-03-31 12:19:02
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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In 65 years of skiing, I don't think I have skied blue wax classic on March 31, and then had a half dozen robins in the trees by my car when I left. 28 F from just before 10 to just before noon when I skied. Jim had just finished setting the classic track on the 6 km loop, so it was fresh, but very good for at least 90% of the trail, a bit washed out in rare places. In some places the icy surface beneath yesterday's new snow showed through in the tracks, but always a sufficient amount of the new snow for good control, and plenty of kick. Lots of skaters out as well, and they were having fun!
(Tim Holst)
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Thursday, March 31, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-03-31 09:52:09
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Great skating on the 6k and much of the 8k loop. The groomed portion of the 8k was excellent and a bit firmer than the 6k, which was still a bit soft. Classic track on the 6k was not yet set as of 7:30 this morning.
(Tom MacDonald)
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-03-30 15:18:55
Grooming [ Trails: Closed, ]
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We had 2-3" of damp snow atop some rain overnight. This morning we compacted the new snow and groomed skate decks on the 6K and about 5 km of the 8K. It needs to set-up overnight. The 6K classic track is visible under snow, but we will set a new track Thursday morning, when it is sub-freezing. There is no set track on the 8K, but I left snow on the right side in case someone wants to ski-in a track. The groomed portions of the 8K begin at the 8K Trailhead: just follow the grooming and it will bring you back to the normal 8K finish. We are closed the rest of today, and will re-open Spring Hours / no dogs on Thursday morning. Present and forecast temps look like we are nearing the end of a good season!
(John Graham)
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-03-29 22:34:25
Firsthand: Freestyle [
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The skate deck at snowflake was unbelievably fantastic! Kudos to Jim and John to keep snowflake skiable. Classic track appeared icy but skating was wonderful!
(Joe Medlin)
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-03-29 19:02:08
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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First time at Snowflake. Really want to come back under better conditions. As it was, groomed track was solid ice, so I decided to try skating for the first time with mild success. Did the 5K loop and was grateful when I reached the end with some of my pride intact. Experienced skate skiers looked like they were having a blast. I, on the other hand, found it too slippery and took a couple of hard spills. One involving a face plant that I'm surprised didn't turn into a black eye. This probably says more about me than the trails, but if you enjoy fast skating, this may have been a good day for you.
(Dawn Mikkelson)
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