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8.0k
Skating/Classic
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651-748-2500
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Top notch, hilly and twisting course through prairie and woods. There are 4K of lighted trails. Parking lot located off Winthrop St. Ski Games trail segment is located on west side of Battle Creek Rd.
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2023-2024 season
Reports 47 to 56 of 152    Month: Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec | Nov
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Good skis ]
Early morning ski. Groomer did a great job again last night. Classic track in good condition, skate lane good but soft on uphills and corners. Early morning skiers have it good. Conditions will change later with warm temps.
(Ahvo Taipale, Finn Sisu)
Friday, February 2, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Partial, B skis ]
Skied 7:30-9:30 this morning. Excellent conditions under the circumstances. Rating B skis for a few spots where some dirt has gotten churned up, but those can be avoided pretty easily. One spot to watch is near the top of the A2 climb. A few ice patches between the east practice area and the little hill on the Pond Loop. Surprisingly firm but not icy. Fast! The groomers are working miracles. The loose stuff was getting deeper every loop on the uphills and the turns, but nothing anyone can do about that! Happy to get some good K in.
(Jay Lyons)
Friday, February 2, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
I could not believe how good the conditions were this morning! Excellent, fast, fun, sunny ski! Any bad patches are easily avoidable. All trails still open. I could kiss the groomers and whole BC Team! I truly don't know how they're doing it.
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(Hayley Bresina)
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Awesome conditions this morning! Best of the year for me. Three cars in the lot and 28 degrees at 5:45. Trail was beautifully groomed, and fast. Thanks BC groomers for working some magic.
(John Greene)
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Outstanding conditions this morning for skate and classic! No problem using good skis, and the cowabunga descent was quite enjoyable.
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(Bill Oyler)
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Manmade loops were in great shape this morning. Hard, fast, and fun. Classic skied on Swix red klister (liquid) and kick was Ok but not great. Should be a beautiful day for the conference meet happening there today! Thanks groomers!
(Bill McKinney)
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Good skis ]
Fast and fun around 8 am this morning in the tracks. Thanks to Rob and all the folks at Battle Creek working to make this so nice for all of us. A quick 7 1/2 miles to get the day started. Thank you very much.
(Louie Seliga)
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
The groomer was still on the trail at 6:00AM. Because the temp was still 38 degrees this morning even if they had groomed earlier there would not have been much of a setup of the trails. As it was it was a slow ski, on fresh groom. I am going to take every day that we can be on snow as a good day this year. Thanks Ramsey County and the Battle Creek Snowmakers and Groomers. Hopefully, we can survive this warm up.
(Bruce Fiedler)
Monday, January 29, 2024
Afternoon
Observation 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All trails are currently open. As expected with the warm temperature the trails are soft but usable. Grooming plans will be dictated by snow temperatures. As of now it looks like we will be attempting to groom early morning so it may not all be completely done by 5:00am. Please be aware that equipment may be on the trails and stay clear. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
(Rob Adams, Ramsey County Parks)
Monday, January 29, 2024
Morning
Scheduling 
[ Trails Open: Most ]
Four high school meets, two conference championships and two regular meet, to take place this week at Battle Creek on Monday from 3-5:15pm, Tuesday from 10am-3pm, Wednesday from 3-6pm, and Thursday from 9am-4pm. Although trails are open during the meets, please be aware of the high volume of skiers during the times listed.
(Thony Thao, Ramsey County Parks)

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