Skied Deeryard loop between 11:30-2pm today. Trails barely packed after new snow 36 hours previous. Lots of ruts and not tracked yet. Woods were beautiful.

(William Donald)

Groomed and good classic track, skiing out from Cascade Lodge. Skate deck looked a little soft. I heard from the groomers that the Piston Bully was broken down in the woods; they were hoping to get it running today, but in the meantime they were working with secondary equipment which doesn't do quite as good a job in the very deep snow they have.

(Mark Wagner)

Magical classic ski around the Deeryard loop today. Beautiful snow on Cedars and great coverage on the trail. Perfect way to celebrate Christmas Eve.

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(Peggy Hess-Johnson)

Skated Massie to Caribou and parts of the Massie Loop. Was planning to ski the rest of Massie and Hall, but turned around just a few km in because of poor coverage - lots of sticks and plants poking out of the snow. The classic track was also set so the skate deck was quite narrow, especially with plants encroaching on the edges. I was grateful I had my rock skis, though fortunately it was mostly plants sticking out, not rocks. A solid snowfall is needed! Some of my group skied the classic trails around Deeryard and said they were excellent with good coverage.

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(Julia Reich)

Skied up West Pioneer from Cascade lodge and over to and around Deeryard, including the fire tower and short loop, then back to Pioneer and down the east side. Pisten Bully has been used at least twice and the grooming was very nice. Some shallow spots on Pioneer and stubble on the short loop so I used B skis with grip tape as temps were hovering around freezing.. All trails were double tracked and this was nice to see again. Great grooming even on the lower low snow sections. Good day.

(Tim Nelson)

Pristine classic conditions on Deeryard Loop this morning. Sun shining. Protected from the wind. No more needs to be said. Thanks groomers.

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(Kathy Bjornson)