The rain Saturday saturated the snow and temps are still in mid to high 30's. Lodge is closed and no grooming until further notice.

(John Gierke)

Temps ran up to 39F overnight and probably won't get below freezing until late Saturday night. A number of classic skiers out today and report tracks were holding up. With the forecast, we are asking skaters to stay off the skate deck if they are leaving deep marks.

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(John Gierke)

Groomer John C was out early and scratched up the skate lanes but left the classic tracks. Skaters were giving it a very good to excellent rating as the last two melt downs firmed up our deck with some light snow since mixing in well with the old snow. Classic tracks are faster. A solid 12" base throughout the system. Lodge will be open everyday from 10a-4pm every day through New Year's Day.

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(John Gierke)

Very good conditions, 3-4 inches of fluff has fallen since yesterday mornings grooming. Tracks were still in good shape, with any new snow skied in. Easy control on the steep downhill was welcome.

(Patrick Doornek)

Lake effect snow showers kept drifting in yesterday and overnight so groomer was out early this morning to roll the system and set track.

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(John Gierke)

I skate skied B, Z and parts of G early this afternoon. The trail had been recently groomed. It was in great condition, very smooth. The trail was a little soft and the fresh snow made the skiing a bit slow. Glide was faster in the classic tracks. The inner trails are more firm. These trails are gorgeous.

(Joe Polacheck)

Conditions were amazing! Groomer was out Thursday and today there was a fresh dusting on top of a hard-packed snow base. Truly a winter wonderland here. The warming hut has friendly staff, and tea kettles for hot drinks. Well worth the drive and trail fees.

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(Amy Schultz)

Light snow coming down overnight and during the day made for great conditions, both classic and skate. After the warm up last Sunday/Monday the base firmed up with still a solid 10". Thursday the groomer mixed in 4-5" of new snow. Today skaters were happy with an inch or two fluff, so good control and great glide. Classic was very good. Kick wax with pine tar prevented any icing with the fresh snow off the lake. Look for great weekend skiing. Lodge open every day from 10a to 4p.

(John Gierke)

All trails were groomed and tracked over the weekend. No new grooming yesterday or today. We had a warmup which prevented grooming. Regardless the trails have been skiable. We have a great snowpack. Some refrozen trail conditions, possibly some icy spots.

(John Carlson)

Great conditions after 18-20" of snow dump Wednesday night, on top of a good base. All trails rolled and then big ginzu groomed Friday. Classic was excellent with Rex Blue glide and Guru Green kick. Lodge is open everyday 10a-4pm.

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(John Gierke)