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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
Friday, April 22, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-22 14:08:47
Firsthand: Classic [
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Skied Snowflake today and ran into some of the other "ski til the last drop" folks I see every year! Coverage is pretty amazing right now. Even some of the usual open places are still covered! Bee Hollow downhill was the only place we had to walk. The parallel section going back up again still had enough connected snow to stay on skis. The rest was 100 percent covered dirty corn snow. Someone did take a very large dog for a walk on the trail...and someone else wrote in the snow, "No walking on the ski trails". There were also some deep ruts from skaters. No classic track.
(Eve Graves)
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-21 08:38:53
Firsthand: Freestyle [
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A good Spring ski prior to the rain. 6K had one burnout on an exposed hill and some thin spots, but most of the loop had good coverage. Same story on the 8K. Burnouts on Hovland's Hill and Shovel Hill, but most sections had good coverage. Obviously we are nearing the end, but for those willing to portage over some bare spots, there is still skiing to be had.
(Gordon Mesedahl)
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-19 09:03:37
Grooming Scheduling [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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This morning we retrieved the stuck Ginzu and were able to groom the entire 6K skate deck. Some south-facing hills are showing exposed ground and while we shoveled snow on them, it won't last. Rain and warm temps coming, so today was our final grooming of the season. The chalet will be closed beginning Thursday, but skiers are welcome to use the trails. Thank you for skiing Snowflake, have a great off-season, we'll see you in November!
(John Graham)
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Monday, April 18, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-18 11:06:01
Grooming [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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We had 5" of heavy, damp snow overnight. Tried getting the Ginzu thru and it is now stuck on Special K. So, I've taken the Roller/Compactor around Jane's 5K, seven times, and we have a compacted loop that should be good for skating. Just follow the grooming. We're open all day, no dogs, and please sign-in.
(John Graham)
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Saturday, April 16, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-16 17:53:39
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Groomed again and fantastic! Hard to believe how good it has been. Everyone skiing around had a comment about how it was like mid-winter and I think it really was as good as the best day of February. Great to see so many out enjoying the trail. Thanks a million for yet another great weekend of skiing on fresh corduroy!
(Bruce Bauer)
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Saturday, April 16, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-16 13:49:47
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Based on the good reports I have been seeing I decided to check out Snowflake today. I started skiing at 10am with a temp of 25F. With 2-3 inches of fresh powder if felt more like January then mid April. The skate deck was freshly groomed and looked firm and fast. Because of problems with the track setter the classic track was hand set but quite good for the most part. It looks like there is at least 8 inches of base still present. This is definitely the winter that won't quit giving us the best April skiing that I have seen here in the northland.
(Gene Karwoski)
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Friday, April 15, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-04-15 14:14:46
Firsthand: Classic [
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If you see John give him a big hug...Midwinter conditions on April 16th at Snowflake?! What a treat! Skate deck was great, thank you to whoever skied in the classic tracks like a groomer would! Special K tracks were not as nifty as the ones on the 4k. Nice slippery, not sticky, not icy, but just right kinda snow. Definitely your best skis! Anyone else wonder if George is working some magic for us this spring?
(Eve Graves)
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Friday, April 15, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-15 11:20:23
Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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This morning we compacted and groomed the 6K trail skate deck. Surprisingly, the 2-3" of new snow was dry and powdery! The result is a lovely corduroy deck, that is soft, despite multiple runs. We cleared the downed trees and larger debris, but there remains some small debris, so B-skis suggested. We could not set a track, as our track-setter won't drop, but we left most of an old track and classic skiers are welcome to ski the right side. The 8K is not groomed and likely has some down trees, but it is 100% powder over crusty base, and open to skiers. Thanks to the cooler temps we are open all day from today thru Sunday. No dogs, due to soft conditions. This is likely our final grooming of the season, but you never know. Happy Easter!
(John Graham)
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Thursday, April 14, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-04-14 15:07:39
Observation [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Our base survived the wet, warm weather and current snow is restoring cover to a few thin/open spots. Wind did bring several trees down on to the trails. On Friday morning we plan to take our only "up" sled and a Ginzu around the 6K, cutting and clearing the trees as we go. Once the trail is clear we will finish grooming the skate deck and, if possible, set a classic track. The 8K is open, but will not be groomed. We will be open to skiers, no dogs, all day from Friday thru Sunday. Chalet will be open, please sign-in before you ski. Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Happy Ramadan!
(John Graham)
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Friday, April 8, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-04-08 16:47:06
Grooming [ Trails: Closed, ]
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Surveyed the trail conditions today, and as the photos show, we had 3-4" of wet snow, atop a saturated base, which will leach water to the top once it is compacted. Temps go cold tonight, so we plan to compact the 6K trail and groom it for skating at sunrise on Saturday. If practical, we'll set a classic track. Then, we'll be open until Noon. We plan to repeat on Sunday morning. No dogs, and please sign-in before you ski.
(John Graham)
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