More of the snowmaking trails were opened for skiing on Tuesday. The pond loop and the tail end-magic carpet loop are in great condition, along with the spur to a turn-around at the maintenance road. Whales of manmade snow cover the remainder of the north loop, waiting to be spread. Conditions for skating were very good, and a striding track - sometimes two - has been set and was in good condition. The "outside" loop is about 1.2 kilometers. Kudos to Beattle and the snowmaking crew for doing such a great job of making and spreading the snow, and to the DNR for the nice grooming!

(John McCarthy)

The initial manmade snow "loop" was in good condition on Monday night. Spreading of the whales of manmade snow on the start trail and Magic Carpet was in process, with snowmaking on-going on the north loop.
The ranger's report from early Tuesday morning indicates that the pond loop and the tail end-magic carpet loop are groomed and ready for skiing.

(John McCarthy)

Much better skating conditions than yesterday. Skiing only can be done on half of manmade sections but big piles on the start hill, magic carpet, north sections may be spread soon.

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(Don Howell)

A 1.2 kilometer (0.8 mile) "loop" of manmade snow has been groomed and is in good condition. There are four "fingers", each requiring a turn-around, but offering flats, uphills, and downhills that are sure to meet anyone's early season needs. There are 'whales' of manmade snow on almost all of the core snowmaking trails. Great early season skiing in southeast Wisconsin.

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(John McCarthy)

I skied 12k on the manmade snow that has been spread with a 2 foot base. Seven guns were making snow and there are many piles that can be spread.

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(Don Howell)

No skiable snow. Received only a half inch as Sunday's storm tracked much further south than hoped.

(Brian Birschbach)