I did ski the whole outer loop. Someone drove a vehicle on the outer loops, digging deep ruts into what would have otherwise been perfect trail conditions. The classic tracks were perfect on all sections that were not driven over. The tire ruts are deepest on the long downhill sections right after the bench by the St. Louis River overlook and at the end of the skate loop. The skate loop was almost unskiable.

(Avesa Rockwell)

Well, Piedmont Thursday afternoon was very fast! Just a beautiful day and grateful to be out on our trails with the snow we still have! Track is getting washed out in many areas. Lots of spots where people have fallen. Be careful for uneven downhills out of track, fast speeds! Just a beautiful warm day to ski one of our favorite Duluth trails. Thanks to groomers. Parking Lot full but ski trails not that busy from 1:30-4. Probably good skis are fine, very little leaves and sticks. Snow cover dwindling.

(Cathy Danielson)

14F. Overcast. Holy cow. It's beautiful out there! The tracks are in stellar shape, except some people divots and a handful of spots with ground /grass. The parking lot was full at 2 pm.

(Louise Levy)

Tracks were nice and fast, cords were soft/slower. A few sticks and grass patches in the tracks to watch out for but overall wonderful conditions.

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(Rachelle Walker)

Groomed just before sun rise. Two classic tracks set, Should be perfect night for a moonlight ski.

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(Dan Bremel)

Plenty of new snow and lots of skiers out. The trails aren't groomed yet but there are skied in tracks that are pleasantly fast. A bit of ice at the very beginning of the trail. Happy skiing!

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(Rachelle Walker)

Had to get out in the fresh snow this evening! Trails are not groomed and the base is solid ice. However with a couple inches of fresh powder on top it was an enjoyable ski. There were skied in tracks for most of the classic loop. The skate loop was not in great shape due to some frozen tire tracks and I would not do it again until we get more snow or it is groomed.

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(Rachelle Walker)

The conditions are perfect today for a Christmas ski. No tracks are set but the snow was perfect for just enough grip.

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(Rachelle Walker)

Fun morning ski! Piedmont was rolled. There were no consistent tracks, but the base was firm and trails nicely covered.

(Sarah Schu)

Piedmont remains ungroomed, bumpy and slick, with more hikers and dogs than skiers. Some thin but serviceable skier-made classic tracks further into the trails. Still a fun early season ski on fishscales.

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(Eric Rhame)