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Grand Marais, MN
25.0k
Skating/Classic
Yes
No
218-387-1276
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Well designed trail 2 miles north of Grand Marais. Dependable classical and skating grooming by dedicated ski club. Gentle rolling beginner and intermediate terrain through birch, aspen and pine forest with expert options. Nice overlooks of North Shore far below. Separate snowshoe trail. Public warming building. 1.6 K lighted xc trail on each night.
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Reports 19 to 28 of 49    Month: Feb | Jan | Dec | Nov
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
My fiancée and I are visiting from Chicago and classic skied East Overlook, West Overlook, Lower Snowman, Upper Snowman, and B&B Loop. Pretty much all the track was in great condition. Thanks to the staff that groom so out-of-towners like us can enjoy some excellent trails!
(Jimmy Canning)
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Perfect! New snow, freshly groomed in the morning, mid 20s, little wind. Awesome grooming. Very enjoyable and challenging skiing at Pincushion. Trail system laid out very nicely in a flowing manner.
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(Ken Kuznia)
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Good skis ]
My wife and I skied the pincushion trails the last two days. Awesome! Thank you to the groomer! The track was pretty firm for fresh snow. The pistol bully does the job right. Thank you to the fresh snow. So worth the drive!
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(Erik Olson)
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
New Snow Last 24Hours: 4" , Trail Base: 4-6". All trails are groomed for skate and classic skiing. Conditions are perfect!
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(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Sweetness and perfection. Skied all the trails at Pincushion today. Grooming was recent after a 4 to 5 inches of new snow on Wednesday. Classic tracks were firm with a little dusting of new snow at the bottom. Temps were just above 0 and polar wax provided all the kick needed. Deck was firm. No issues with outside pole plants plunging. Only complaint was the tracks were too curvy sometimes to stay in them. But great day, thanks to mother nature and the grooming crew.
(Tim Nelson)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Four inches of fresh powder over an already great base of trail! I skied behind the groomer as they rolled the trails first and then piston bully beautiful tracks at the end! I'm excited to bring my women's Endurance Adventures ski trip group here in the coming days!
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(Kim Rudd, Endurance Adventures)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Classic skied the Pincushion Mt loop, along with all the green trails and Canyon Curves. Conditions are excellent, and all trails are being Piston Bully groomed as I was out there. I used B skis, but you could use good skis with a little care.
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(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
-20° at the start didn't stop us. Great coverage and excellent grooming. This was well worth a trip from the Cities. Thank you to the groomers for providing excellent conditions given this low snow year.
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(Scott Cummings)
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Trail Base: 6". All trails are groomed for skate and classic skiing. Conditions are excellent.
(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
New Snow Last 24Hours: 4", Off-trail snow depth: 12", Trail Base: 3-5". East and West Overlook, Stadium, Lower and Upper Snowman and Pincushion Loop are rolled then groomed for skate and classic skiing. A bit soft, but excellent skiing. Grooming plans: Remaining trails will be groomed later this evening or tomorrow morning.
Photos:
(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

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