Trail Detail
Notes
The Carleton College Arboretum trails are open to the public for skiing. The Upper Arb (6.3 km) is groomed for skating and classic and the Lower Arb (12.3 km) is groomed for classic only.Trail Reports
2018-2019 season
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-12-18 21:57:51
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Well... It was fun while it lasted. Still some snow on multiple areas of the Upper Arb trails but a significant amount of bare spots. Was very sloppy this afternoon and hard to ski.
(Aaron Pontow)
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Monday, December 10, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-12-10 15:09:01
Firsthand: Classic Scheduling [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skied the north 1/3 of the lower arb. Snow is hard packed and getting a little old, but has been rolled/compacted within the past day or two. Quite fast. Skier-made tracks. No rocks seen.
The arb has an archery deer hunt in progress in the lower arb for the whole month of December, but hunters are required to stay well away from the trails. Bright colored clothing still a good idea, though. Saw one hunter walking to his area and lots of deer tracks meandering around.
(Timothy Vick)
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Friday, December 7, 2018
Evening
posted: 2018-12-07 18:29:51
Firsthand: Freestyle [
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Getting a little icy in some spots and some spots look to be getting a little thin, but overall pretty good coverage.
(Aaron Pontow)
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Night
posted: 2018-12-06 08:31:40
Firsthand: Freestyle [
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I skate skied the upper arboretum trails starting around 5pm. The skate deck was firm and fast but not as firm as the man-made snow trails get. There are a couple thin/dirty snow spots to watch out for but they are easily avoided if you pay attention. There were no classic tracks set in the upper arboretum trails.
(Charles Wolf)
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Monday, December 3, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-12-03 16:24:33
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Lower arb still good condition this afternoon. Followed skier tracks all around. No rocks. Beautiful!
(Ryan Terrien)
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Sunday, December 2, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-12-02 17:10:27
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Sunday, December 2, 2018
Morning
posted: 2018-12-02 12:26:33
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Stretched the bones and muscles out in the upper arb this morning. They were rolled and groomed. Soft in spots, but it's a great start for the base. Trails are in great condition with a few bare spots and some grass poking through, but you can easily avoid. All trail KMs were open in upper. Not sure about lower. No contact with rocks. Very pleasant and fun skiing. It is windy, but get out and ski!
(Becca Egbert)
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