It looked like all the trails were open. We skied about half of them and coverage was great. I saw only one patch of churned up earth, and that was on an uphill and easily avoidable. Snow conditions were not great today, however. It was over 30F when we started and was 38F when we wrapped up. Snow was wet, heavy and slow. We spent a good bit of effort having to pole on downhills to move. That's weather for you though. Despite the heat, it seemed like the trails were holding up well.

(Adam Schwartz-Lowe)

Very good considering the warm conditions! Was able to do most of the loops without seeing bare spots. Snow was definitely slushy, but was still able to get some solid gliding in.

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(Cassie Pratt)

Off-trail snow depth: 20", Trail Base: 8". Surface Conditions: All trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Conditions are excellent.

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(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

Skied Pincushion again today, all trails except Snowman loops. Much colder snow and drifted tracks made for better grip than yesterday. Coverage still good, with no bare spots or tree debris or stubble. Definitely a polar wax day, I was able to move fast enough to stay warm without sweating, the key in high winds and sub zero temps. Thanks Pincushion groomers.

(Tim Nelson)

Skied all trails except Pincushion loop. All were freshly groomed after the new snow and there were just a few spots where dirt was showing thru. I used my good skis. Spent most of the time out of the track to get better grip, as my green wax should have been blue. Pole plunging on the outside of the track also discouraged me from using them as did many places were they were too squiggly to stay in. But it was great to be on natural snow and a beautiful trail system. I will be back tomorrow!

(Tim Nelson)

New Snow Last 24Hours: 8"
New Snow Last 7 days: 12"
Off-trail snow depth: 18"
Trail Base: 6-8".
Surface Conditions: All trails groomed for skate and classic skiing with the new PistenBully! Conditions are excellent.

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(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

I can only speak to West Overlook and Lower Snowman. They had been groomed since last night's dump. Skate deck a bit narrow at points, some early season pole-plunges and crust-sinking. Otherwise, snow felt awesome. So happy to be out in December!

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(Cory Quirk)

Conditions were remarkably good for early season. The Pincushion loop was in great shape and groomed for both classic and skating. Tracks were firm. There were a few easily avoided bare spots due to the wind.

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(Mark Hennessy)

New Snow Last 24Hours: 1.5"
New Snow Last 7 days: 12"
Off-trail snow depth: 12"
Trail Base: 5"
Surface Conditions: Very good in early season conditions. Re-groomed Stadium, E &W Overlooks, Upper and Lower Snowman and Pincushion Loop for classic and skate. There was some drifting along the river valley.

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(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)

New Snow Last 24Hours: 8" New Snow Last 7 days: 10+" Off-trail snow depth: 10" Trail Base: 5". Surface Conditions: Very good. After our first significant snowfall of the season (~10') all trails have been rolled and groomed for skate and classic. Let's hope for a bountiful snow season.

(Timothy Lederle, Pincushion Ski and Run Club)