Groomed and track set all trails north of the Orange Lake Road. (North Suomi trails). 3 to 4 inches of fresh snow made for a nice track set. There was drifting in many areas near the lakes, so use caution as those areas will be a little uneven. Very nice sunny day, please get out and enjoy the trails while you still can!

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(Dale Juntunen)

All trails north of Orange Lake Road groomed and track set. The one short trail on the east side of the north end of the chain of lakes (Beaver) I didn't do because I didn't get that packed prior. Lots of fresh snow. There was however some very serious drifting, but all and all it came out fine. Running the system first was a must so one could groom without getting stuck. (And still did). Nice sunny day! Please get out and enjoy the skiing, as there probably will not be but a couple weeks left of the snow.

(Dale Juntunen)

Groomed south Suomi trail along with Amen. About 6 inches of fresh snow. Tried to do it in one pass, but the drifts along Hill lake got me. Didn't do the connecting trail to the orange lake road, just went around Big Horn lake.

(Randy Zupan)

Faithful groomer Randy groomed Amen and south Suomi to north parking lot. I did ski in tracks with only an inch of so of fresh snow from north to Adele Lake and around Beaver Pond. Great fun! Skiing was also great in the beautifully groomed trail past Kremer Lake to Orange Lake Road. Spruce Island and Balloon loops have not been groomed and should be just as much fun skiing in the recently set tracks. I met snowshoers who were careful to stay off the set tracks for most of the Beaver Pond loop.

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(Catherine McLynn)

The grooming is impeccable. Unfortunately, the drizzle created a glaze that made the trails fairly treacherous. I avoided launching myself off a cliff or into a tree, but will wait to enjoy these trails again when they are drier or softened in the sun.

(Jeff Pesta)

New fresh snow made for absolutely great groom and track set. All trails north of Orange Lake Road are groomed and track set. Nice to see two great skiers, (David and Bob) out on the trails today. What a gorgeous day! Please get out and enjoy the trails as it won't last long.

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(Dale Juntunen)

Came out to Orange Lake Road crossing and skied north into North Suomi. It hadn't been groomed since the last snow, but it was pretty well tracked in... by deer and wolves, not skiers. Nevertheless, we skied around Doctor Loop, Balloon Loop, then came back south. On the connector back to Orange Lake Road, we got passed by the groomer, and with brand new tracks, our speed increased greatly. I've never followed the groomer before. We took pictures of each other. Look for the groomer's trail report coming up this evening. Most of North Suomi will probably be groomed.

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(Bob Conzemius)

Groomed south suomi up to the north lot. Didn't pack, did it in one pass with no problems. Track looked good, but probably soft till it sets up tonight.

(Randy Zupan)

All of North Suomi groomed and tack set. Beautiful sunny day. Get out and enjoy the warm weekend coming up!

(Dale Juntunen)

Groomer had set track from south parking lot and northward but not on the loop around Little Horn Lake. That was actually more fun skiing on the fresh inch of snow! More grooming had been done on the return loop. The track along the highway under heavy pine overstory was shallow and a little icy where there was less snow. But not a problem for that short stretch and fairly level terrain. Started with special green but soon added blue. Enjoy! Winter is NOT over!

(Catherine McLynn)