We tried twice to ski - skate in the morning and classic in the afternoon. Both were equally frustrating, despite the county crew's best efforts. There is full coverage and the snow is deep, but too deep to get a push on skate skis (really needs to be heavily packed down), and uneven with lots of quickly accumulating damage in the classic tracks. So many people used the trails throughout the day, with unfortunately lots of damage from snowshoers and walkers. Walkers ignored pleas to get off the groomed trail. We will try another day.

(Pieter DeHart)

The trails were groomed yesterday, but had 2" of fresh powder from last night's snowfall. Skating was slow and the deck was very soft. The classic tracks were very good, however, and I spent as much time as possible in them. Only skating when necessary. Bottom line, take your diagonal stride skis until the trail is groomed again. It was sunny and temperature in the high 20's, so I had fun.

(Paul Haupt)

Great conditions on Oaks and Pine Trails as the classic trails were groomed and tracked this morning. It looked like all the trails were groomed and tracked as well as the skate lanes. Thanks groomers!

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(Tom Salzer)

Warmer day out there, debris is starting to add up on certain trails. Did Oaks, Birch, and trips down Main St., longer endurance ski. Some debris at beginning of Oaks, clears off as you go. Could use another inch or two of snow, hopefully this week!

(John Mckenzie)

Skaters had fun today! Really nice skiing was found on the Oaks loops near the rifle range, as well as on the main streets and the lit loop. Fast and fun! Carpe Skiem.

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(Bob Warpinski)

Dear Groomers: Wow, great job on making the most of the snow! Thank you. Excellent skating conditions under a sunny blue sky in 7 degree temps. Skied everything but PERS Loop and the Birches Fence Line and really enjoyed it. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

Very disappointed no groomed classic trails this afternoon at Reforestation Camp. Conditions would be great for skate skiing.

(Valorie Hamilton)

Fantastic morning ski. Started at first light and had fresh corduroy throughout, with a firm base and well groomed throughout the system. Skied Birches, Maples, Pet's Loop, Rifle Range, and all connectors, and conditions were way better than expected! Nearly good ski conditions, for sure. Worth a visit today, now that there is some some snow on top and very minimal debris. Huge thanks to the amazing county groomers!

(Pieter DeHart)

Skied the green loop and was pleasantly surprised. They rolled the trails in the morning and had a bit of fresh powder on top. Can't wait to see what comes next.

(Jonathan Pitzen)

The RFC exceeded the low expectations I had given the void of snow and cold temps we've had so far this January. Skaters will find the best conditions to be the loops adjacent to the biathlon range. The Birches along the road, and PERS Loop are icy, rutted and with woods debris. The groomers were actively working to improve things. There are no tracks. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)