Icy classic tracks. Classic track appears to be set on top of the previous days hard pack, with walls formed from whatever loose surface snow the pisten bully could gather. The loop up top was better, having been opened more recently. Cowabunga and Winthrop return is now open, but a bit uneven so use some care on the descent. Skate deck looked pretty nice, but a bit soft in places.

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(Spencer Davis)

Overall great conditions considering our weather lately. Cowabunga is open, and it was very fast early this morning. Sugary over some icy spots. In some areas the groomer couldn't quite smooth out some chunks and craters, but it was easily manageable. The groomer came back out when I was leaving at 6:30. Many thanks to the groomers and BC staff!

(John Greene)

Tracks starting to glaze, but still very functional; skate deck seemed very decent. Pray for some snow.

(Bob Cattanach)

Cowabunga and Winthrop ridge are now open for use. Grooming plans: the two A-climbs are next to be worked. Hopefully soon we will be at 100%. Enjoy!

(John Fitzgerald)

Rewarded with another beautiful sunrise at BC after an interval session. Started out icy but the got skied in to be decent. Thanks to the groomers for making it skiable! Groomers came back out to start pushing out cowabunga and the rest.

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(Kevin Ousdigian)

Conditions were great this morning. Classic tracks were very smooth and running fast. Thank you to the groomers for your hard work.

(Shane Meisner)

It's nice to have the top loop at Battle Creek back online: some nice climbing is now possible. Today as temps hovered around freezing, and freezing rain came in, the trails became glazed and lightning fast, sometimes tricky to control.

(David Moore)

The Upper Tree Loops are now open to the Slipback. Grooming plans: We plan to finish snowmaking on the trails this evening and continue to push snow out on Cowabunga and Winthrop Ridge. Hopefully we will be done mid week. Looks like a good weekend to ski. Enjoy.

(Rob Adams)

As we looking forward to the week of December 16th, high school meets will kickoff at Battle Creek starting on Tuesday, December 17th. Here are the meets for upcoming week: 12/17/24: Holiday Relay Race - 2pm-5pm (trails closed during the timeframe); 12/18/24: Twin Cities Nordic - 3pm-5:30pm (trails open); 12/19/24: Metro East Conference - 3pm-5:30pm (trails open).

(Thony Thao)

We were able to get out and set classic tracks this morning. A light dusting of snow on top of the groomed trails so great conditions. If you ski everything that is open there is about 3K open. Grooming plans: We are continuing to make snow on the Upper Loops, Cowabunga and Winthrop Ridge. The cold weather before the weekend should help with snowmaking. I will send an update out Friday. Thanks for your patience and enjoy before it gets real cold.

(Rob Adams)