Best day of the season here. Groomers have been busy. It was perfect. Everything is rolled and tracked except my favorite black trail and the campground loop. It's a lil soft but should firm up nicely. Thank you groomers!

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(Nanette Rose)

Greenbush is being blessed with a major winter snowfall, I just finished round two of trail packing. Grooming plans: One more round tomorrow morning then we will be smoothing out the skate lanes and setting track. Wax up your good skis.... Nordic haven will once again be a winter wonderland this weekend! Please remember, your donations go a long way toward our grooming operations, thank you.

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(Dan Meyer)

Checked out the trails this morning and there is a lot of ice a lot of bare spots starting to show through. I had to cancel my plans as it was too rough.

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(James Hedder)

Went twice around most trails with the Tidd. Some open spots and debris. Not bad if you have to ski.

(Michael McFadzen)

After the rain earlier this week and the following cold there is an ice road through most of the trail system. Fortunately we received about four inches of snow Thursday, which the groomer expertly covered the trail with. I skied the green, red, and purple trails. A few spots had ice or dirt showing. The downhill, as you head toward the marsh had a little grass showing in the middle of the trail. A pretty day to be out.

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(Jim Van Akkeren)

The skate deck was fast smooth and silent this afternoon. I should say silent save for the sound on metal pole tips striking the solid ice beneath the deceptively thin corduroy surface. Actually could have used roller ski poles today. All the same it was wonderful skiing all of the skate loops in the sunshine. These conditions unfortunately will not last long given the forecast. Hats off to head groomer Jeff who artfully fused the fluffy new snow to the glare ice beneath. Ski it while it's there!

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(Mark Sharon)

Greenbush receive 3 to 4 inches of powdery snow yesterday. Jeff rolled the entire system and the snow adhered very well. It was an ice-skating rink beforehand. Couldn't set any track, but my classic skiing with Clark was rather nice. Grooming plans: Someone will likely groom Saturday night or Sunday morning. Pictures show rolled areas and the amazing Greenbush snow pimples.

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(Michael McFadzen)

Checked trails to see if the youth team could practice tonight. There is 1-2" of solid ice surrounding the Greenbush Shelter and leading out on the trails from the shelter. Light snow was falling at 12:30 PM making this ice very hazardous to be on (extremely slippery). The snow that was falling was fine and light and blowing around. If measurable snow falls later today, it will need time to set up before attempting to ski on it. Currently not safe.

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(Matthew Meyer)

Nordic Heaven always surprises. I came with the idea to hit the sweet spot between freezing and thawing. It was below freezing and crusty or icy in most spots when I started. Some shaded areas had great snow. I sidestepped all long curvy downhills. The north section of trails is pretty well covered. By the time I got to the south areas they started softening up a bit. The long downhill on the green trail was screaming. That is a spring run I always enjoy.

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(Jim Van Akkeren)

Did 1 to 2 passes on most of the system. It's not too bad, lots of debris. We are starting to see a couple areas of gray ice.

(Michael McFadzen)