So glad to have a place that makes snow for x-c skiing, and people that work to make the trails. I guess I'm one of the few old school Classic skier, as I didn't see anyone else on classic skis. Tracks were firm, smooth and clear. Really thankful to have a place to start training for the Birkie, until the snow starts falling.

(Shane Meisner)

The horseshoe trail is now open from the Prairie Pass to the Prairie loop via the cut across. Excellent conditions on the newly opened section and finally a bit of that B.C. climbing everyone loves. Have fun!

(John Fitzgerald)

My first time skiing Battle Creek, and it was great. The grooming was perfect, with a consistent and well-packed skate deck and classic tracks that deep and clean. The full loop is nearly a mile long and the conditions are just right. A varied crowd of skiers but plenty of room for everyone.

(Glenn Hansen)

The Prairie Pass and Prairie Loop are now open. More than 1.5 kilometers to ski on and more coming soon. Enjoy.

(Rob Adams)

Got in an early morning ski and had the place to myself! They've opened up the Prairie Loop bypass, and it looked like all the snow for the inner prairie was pushed out, just waiting to be groomed. I was pumped to see them blowing snow in the woods, so hopefully we get even more trail open soon! The tracks were mostly solid, but I was surprised how uneven the trail was, especially the skate deck. The were plenty of divots where the snow was uneven enough that the grooming tools didn't touch the snow, leaving some ruts and ice balls. It's all easily avoided, but I still wanted to note it. Hopefully they can flatten everything out!

(Shawn Dodds)

Nice first day on snow with my EU group. Pond loop plus a stadium circuit makes it 1k, and we could see a Pisten Bully in the distance working on fresh trails. The deck at present is a bit bumpy in spots. I hopped in the tracks for two laps: they were rock solid. The wind at 10am was intense!

(David Moore)

The Pond Loop is open for one way traffic. Please ski in a clockwise direction. Grooming plans: We will be working on the Prairie Pass next.

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(Rob Adams, Ramsey County Parks)

Got in my early ski, with the first skis to hit the trail this morning. There was approx .5 K available to ski this morning with includes the area in front of the stadium, and in front of the parking lot. They were working on the rest of the Pond loop flattening out the snow whales that were made. Snow guns were going on the next section out in the prairie.

(Bruce Fiedler)

The piles are being pushed around the pond as of 2pm. Some folks doing back and forth in front of the timing shack-only potion groomed. (I'll wait a day.) Additionally the guns appear to still be blazing on the southern portion of the 3k loop.

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(John Witzmann)

The stadium section of the trails will be open at noon today. We will continue to push snow around the stadium area so please stay away from the grooming equipment. We are working to have more trails open soon. Thank you for your patience and enjoy.

(Rob Adams, Ramsey County Parks)