Skating was better than the last few days thanks to the snow softening up a bit. The downhill turns were less sketchy and icy than they have been. Classic skiing was not so great. Tracks were set this morning, but by the time I arrived just afternoon, they were mostly shallow or obliterated. There was a section that was pure ice near the snow guns, and another section where grass was poking through.

(Kyle Richard)

Grooming was done at CXC prior to me skiing and the skaters were loving it. But classic skiing was tough as there were no tracks laid down. Better than not skiing though. I was the only guy classic skiing while I was there but there were a half dozen skaters zooming around.

(Christopher Quandt)

That little bit of snow hitting Madison and Middleton this morning dumped about 1/2" of powder on CXC. It was a sweet little bit of natural snow. Loop is pretty good given the weather we have had. I classic skied for an hour late morning today but there was alot of area that had no tracks laid down ... which was fine as the new snow made it softer and slower. It was a nice ski. The winds were pretty strong and created a cold windchill. Dressing appropriately is key. Have fun.

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(Christopher Quandt)

Wonderful evening at CXC. Even with the limited capacity snow making, they are making great progress. About a 650 meter loop. Snow started a little soft, but firmed after sunset and the skin skis were great. Tracks in decent shape through most sections.

(Brandon Guenther)

Wow! So good to get out! Manmade snow of great quality. About a 350m track. Only a few people out when I skied. There are lights, but they are not super bright -- a headlamp may be useful.

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(Brandon Guenther)