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15K
Skating/Classic
Yes
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320-679-2629
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This trail system starts and ends at the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center, located on the north edge of town. The Nordic Center offers a waxing room, showers, and a sauna and is open throughout the season. 5K of lighted trail. Snowmaking operations.
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2023-2024 season
Reports 11 to 19 of 19    Month: Apr | Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Rock skis ]
There is a fair amount of debris in the classic tracks, like leaves and sticks. I have skin skis, and it was OK when I was diagonal striding, but when I was double polling, the debris would sometimes cause my ski to stick suddenly. There were some places with dirt patches where you have to avoid the classic tracks. All things considered, I think they have done a good job with the snow they have, and they have made a lot of snow that they were just starting to move onto the trails this afternoon when I left. They have races scheduled for next weekend, and I hope they will be able to have them.
(John Helms)
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ B skis ]
Worth the trip. I love these trails. Fun to not be going around in small loops. I really appreciate the hard work that has been done by all the volunteers to put together approx. 7.5k. That said, it is a pretty thin base with some dirt and occasional small rocks mixed in, and lots of debris from today's strong S. wind. The base was rock hard, so tough skating. Lots and lots of snow piled at both snow depots, so hopefully they'll continue to build up a thicker base in coming days.
(Keith Gilbert)
Friday, January 19, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
Skied in the morning and afternoon, about 7.5K of trail freshly groomed with tracks set. The trail is in great condition, I would say you could even use good skis but there were a few thin/dirty spots out on the Vasa Hills portion of the trail. More snow is being made and I expect the trails will only get better.
(Phoebe Miron Kroll)
Friday, January 19, 2024
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, B skis ]
As of today, we have 7 km of trails open and groomed due to the heroic efforts from the Snow Farmers this week. Snow conditions are good to very good. Get out and enjoy it this weekend! Snowmaking and moving are still in process, please be on the lookout for tractors on the trails!
(Jim Conway)
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, B skis ]
We currently have a 2 km loop open. Snow Farmers are actively working to make, spread and groom snow with a goal of completing additional km by this weekend. Please be on the lookout for tractors on the trails!
(Jim Conway)
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Morning
Observation Scheduling 
[ Trails Open: Partial, B skis ]
The current 1 km loop is open to the public through Friday evening. Grooming plans: Snow Farmers are working to make, spread and groom snow with a goal of completing up to an additional 1 km by this weekend (total of 2 km). Snowmaking and snow movers are in progress. Please be on the lookout for tractors on the trails!
Note the following special hours this weekend: Saturday: Trail closed to public until 3pm for major ABC Relay ski meet w/ 20 teams; Open to the public at 3pm. Sunday: Trail closed until 1pm for Fat tire bike race; Open to public at 1pm. Monday: Trail closed until 1pm for HS ski race; Open to public at 1pm.
(Jim Conway)
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Afternoon
Observation 
[ Trails Open: Partial ]
Conditions were good at the First Chance race Saturday. An approximately 1K loop was available for the event. Temps were warm, but snow base/coverage was good. Grooming plans: With colder temps beginning in earnest this week, the Snow Farmers plan to continue making and spreading snow to expand the 1K.
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(Jim Conway)
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Morning
Secondhand 
[ Trails: Closed ]
Trails are not currently open, but snowmaking, distribution, and grooming is in process. They project to have an approximately 1K loop ready for the First Chance race Saturday, January 6th.
(Jim Conway)
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Morning
Secondhand 
[ Trails: Closed ]
From the Vasaloppet folks: Due to unseasonably warm weather, there is currently no skiable snow. We will resume snowmaking when temperatures drop below 20 degrees.
(Jim Conway)

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