The snowmaking loop was in good to very good condition at my 10:10 start. I would guess it was low to mid 30s at the start. A. moderate amount of wet sugar had accumulated on the last Willow Creek climb and on the outbound Scenic Foothills climb and the first part of the inbound Scenic Foothills climb. The inside of the Boulder Ridge downhill before the curve had been scrapped down to boilerplate but I had no trouble negotiating and carrying some speed into the flat. Despite the wet sugar on some of the climbs I matched my fastest pace for the season. Thanks to the groomers for providing good conditions despite the challenges of weekend skier traffic and the warm temperatures.

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(Keith Carlson)

The snowmaking loop was in fair condition at my 10:45 start. There was heavy sugar through most of the trail except it eased up on the flat leading to the Boulder Ridge climb and onward from the downhill at the top Frogtown to the chalet. The inside of the curve on the Boulder Ridge downhill had been scrapped down to boilerplate and there was snowplow wake down the middle as there was on the curves on even some of the milder downhills. "Soft" rutting beyond the curve on the Boulder Ridge downhill (and a very competent skier falling down before me) had me holding a snowplow into the runout for stability. The sugar itself was fast but it's depth was tiring on the climbs. Skier traffic was reasonably light.

(Keith Carlson)

Went out from 9:15-10:15am. Trails were beat up from high traffic. Many uphills had a thick layer of churned up fluff. The steep downhills had build up from snowplowing. The classic tracks were fine but not crisp. But still, there is plenty of snow here and it is skiable for Birkie training.

(Michelle Eul)

Excellent conditions before first light this morning on all the open trails. Well groomed and no ruts to speak of, and a generally fast but not too hard skate deck. Little to no sugar buildup on a few of the uphills (Frog Town and beyond), and most of the nearer corners were holding up nicely. Huge thanks to the groomers for such a consistent and amazing job!

(Pieter DeHart)

Break out the sunglasses! The tracks were pretty variable in late morning, from very good in the shade to a little slushy with some ice in the sun (especially on Willow). Overall a good surface, though. I was able to climb hills as usual, and use the tracks on downhills without getting bounced out. (except Boulder Ridge, where I usually don't use them.) Bright sun and comfortable temps - a good ski.

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(Laurie Ford)

Yikes. I thought with the temps I would have a slushy ski this evening but it was fast rutted ice that proved a challenge to ski on. I bailed early as downhills that I sometimes free skate down had me terrified, especially with the ruts.

(Michael Tate)

Excellent conditions this morning - perfect grooming and not much of any ice to worry about. A great day for a sunny ski! Note: High school meet again today.

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(Bill Oyler)

The snowmaking loop was in fair to poor condition. Appeared that trail was not groomed this morning. It was mildly rutted particularly on the uphills. There were a few spots with little ice balls. Downhills were fast but rut momentarily caught my ski at the bottom of Boulder Ridge. Surprisingly for 10 am, there was a high school meet going on. Despite the challenges, I was still able to get in a fairly fast run. [ High school conference championships are on-going this week, next week will be section championships -- Ed. ]

(Keith Carlson)

Conditions on the snow-making loop were excellent at my 11:10 start. I guess the temp was 38 degrees at my start (car's display read 40) and I estimated 42 degrees when I ended a half hour later. It was sunny with brisk SW wind. Despite the temperature, the snow had not corned. In fact, the little moisture that showed had me questioning whether I should have switched to the warmer Opti Wax with a 23 to 40 degree range. Skis skated slower than I expected but downhill runs were fine. There was no sugar build up anywhere on the trail. Thanks again to the groomers.

(Keith Carlson)

At my 12:05 start, the snow-making loop was in excellent condition. it was 22 degrees, sunny with a moderate west southwest wind. The front parking lots were packed but a number of spots opened up by the time I returned around 1:40. Skier traffic wasn't bad though once you got past Willow Creek. Snow was drier and slower in the shade but otherwise ran pretty fast. Thanks again to the groomers for continuing great conditions.

(Keith Carlson)