Another good day at Greenbush. The air temperature was 32F when I arrived just before nine this morning. I skied a purple, blue, brown, and the practice segment. A little crust when I started then turning softer due to ski traffic and rising temperatures. The base is much more solid than when I skied last Sunday. If it goes below freezing at night the morning is the best time. Thank you groomers for preserving these trails in difficult weather conditions.

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(Jim Van Akkeren)

I classic skied the purple and brown loops, between 9 and noon. The tracks were a little shallow (not freshly formed), but initially solid and fairly clean and quick (except in the typical pine debris locations). The track disappeared on the purple loop where the red loop splits and then reappeared where the green loop splits off. I skied on the skate deck where needed, which was also solid until the temperature rose a bit (my second loops). The last hour or so, the tracks and deck were getting soft and the track was getting degraded. Not pristine conditions, but very much appreciated in this weather. Early tomorrow may again be more solid. Thanks to the groomers for the good work and timely updates.

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(Tom Benson)

I skied the purple, red, and a portion of the green. The track was solid and fast not icy. The skate deck was excellent as the groomer had already been out and I started at 9:00 a.m. this morning. Thanks groomers for your time and effort.

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(David Lang)

Skied the Brown and Purple this morning, trails were freshly groomed overnight. Conditions were pretty good, there is some debris in the normal (pines) areas and on the purple near the marsh. We used our good skis without a problem but I would recommend B skis. Once again the Greenbush grooming team came through!

(Dan Meyer)

I got out on the trail just after 8AM. The skate deck was groomed well and "icy fast" and fun. The purple pines were ok with some dirty/debrie spots but no problem skating over it. I did the purple, red and brown loops. All very nice! I tried the green but it was icy and not groomed as far as I could tell. The brown loop was in the best condition of all and the classic track looked good there.

(Tom Brown)

What an amazing find when I took a chance on driving to Greenbush today! I skied the purple and two loops of the green and found good tracks throughout, minimal debris in the pines, and only one bare patch that had to be avoided on the green, just past the open prairie under the power lines. Hats off to the groomers - today was close to perfect!

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(Jill Werner)

The Greenbush Grooming Warriors continue to deliver excellent skiing for us in the Northern Kettles. Their tireless efforts have enabled us to get the most out of our snow. Even with the recent attack of rain, fog, and warm temps my ski this morning was delightful. Arrived to find fresh classic tracks that eliminated most of the debris. Temps in mid- 30s made tracks and skate deck soft and a bit slow, but to be expected. Ski on!

(Clark Reinke)

We renovated the skate deck and set track on the whole system early this morning. We had a hard freeze last night that created a1.5 inch crust. It was completely spring time soft by 11:30 with an air temp of 36* F. It will likely refreeze shortly after sundown. Spring like conditions out there. Be aware,Ski with care.

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(Thomas Werner)

Great day of classic skiing on the whole 7 mile loop (purple)! Tracks mostly intact. Plenty of snow left, actually a little tough turning through the soft and deep snow on the hills. Have snow, must go!

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(Dave Loescher)

Brown Trail looking great, good pack that's holding well. Classic tracks mostly in shape. Will be back tomorrow evening.

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(Ethan Moffitt)