7 AM Trails well groomed for classic and skate. All considered after warm and rain. Conditions are as good as they can be.
Side note: Classic track is on right side of the trail. It seems like on any right turn corner skaters cut into the classic track - that is no no. Please respect the classic track!

(Ahvo Taipale, Finn Sisu)

I groomed the established trails last night, working with what the rain and warm weather has done to the course. The trails aren't perfect, but neither is the weather. Looking forward to the cooler temperatures to get some more work done both on the current trails and getting some more snow made!

(Joshua Wickert)

Despite the warm weather and groomed trails, skiing was pretty good. The trail had a few icy patches along with soft snow especially on the uphills.

(Ethan Knuti)

With the rain, warm conditions and soft snow we chose not to groom last night. Once we get some better conditions we will resume grooming operations.

(Rob Adams, Ramsey County Parks)

Hats off to the groomers! Yes, it was misting and the track was soft -- but we had a track, and not just the hamster wheel loop! Tomorrow may be a different day but celebrate what we have and what will be. Thanks to everyone that made this happen.

(Bob Cattanach)

Man made snow, three loops totaling 2.5km. Skied around 2:30 pm. Considering what mother nature is providing, both classic and skate lanes are in good condition. Thanks Ramsey County.

(Ahvo Taipale, Finn Sisu)

Thanks to a dedicated snow making and grooming staff the "Shoe" is now open. That brings us to around 2.5k.

(Rob Adams, Ramsey County Parks)

Great morning at BC! The addition of the Prairie loop opens things up. Snow was great at 6am, super fast and well groomed. My kick was suffering on the hills, but that is as much user error as it is conditions.

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(Matt Sargent)

The Prairie Loop and Prairie pass are now open. We are working on an addition section of trail with the remaining piles. Get out and enjoy the nice weather and snow.

(Rob Adams, Ramsey County Parks)

Kudos to the groomers at BC West! The outer loop is 1.1 K, and with some creative alternating between the inner and outer loop, one can create a 1.6 K loop. It was a beautiful morning, and the tracks were solid.

(Michael Kuhne)