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Some of the best ski trails in the metro area. Fantastic night skiing on their lighted trails! New in 2003, a 2.5K man-made snow loop.Trail Reports
2017-2018 season
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Afternoon
posted: 2017-11-28 20:52:57
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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Skied at noon. The track was firm, surprisingly. No slush, no water. Trail was softening in the practice area. Crowns had decent grip on the moist heavily transformed snow. Skate deck appeared firm. Two skaters and me. Wind brutal.
(Ralph Schwartz)
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Monday, November 27, 2017
Morning
posted: 2017-11-27 14:24:33
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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Skied a few laps of the 1k loop. About a dozen other skiers joined me around 8:45am. A bit slushy, but very skiable. Base seems pretty thick so I hope it can endure the next 4 or 5 days. Cold weather, where art thou?
(Paul Larson)
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Sunday, November 26, 2017
Morning
posted: 2017-11-26 21:07:50
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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Was even softer around 11 when I was there but wow, what fun to be out on snow and shaking out the wobbly legs. Huge thanks to Three Rivers for getting this going and to Bruce for keeping skiers informed!
(Joe Dolan)
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Sunday, November 26, 2017
Morning
posted: 2017-11-26 10:59:41
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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Saturday, November 25, 2017
Morning
posted: 2017-11-25 13:00:22
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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As advertised, a 1K loop on man-made snow, covering the section from the chalet down to the practice area. Only moderately busy when I skied around 10 am. Some of hills were getting soft, not surprisingly. Coverage was good, and the snow as fast. Doesn't appear like the second half of the trail will be completely any time soon.
(Bruce Adelsman)
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Friday, November 24, 2017
Afternoon
posted: 2017-11-24 12:57:45
Grooming [ Trails: Closed, ]
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Approximately 1K of ski trails will open for use at 5am on Saturday, Nov 25th. Chalet will be open 8am -9pm on weekends and 9am - 9pm on weekdays.
(Bruce Bolduan, Three Rivers Park District)
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Thursday, November 23, 2017
Afternoon
posted: 2017-11-23 16:58:20
Observation Secondhand [ Trails: Closed ]
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Looks like Elm Creek is about ready to open as long as we don't get rain tomorrow. Was told they will make announcement tomorrow. Pictures taken today at 2:30 pm.
(Matt Liebsch, Pioneer Midwest Ski Shop)
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Sunday, November 19, 2017
Morning
posted: 2017-11-19 13:34:33
Observation [ Trails: Closed, ]
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Elm Creek is busy making snow and coverage looks promising. We hope for an opening soon! Saw a lot of snow being made.
(Matt Liebsch, Pioneer Midwest Ski Shop)
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Sunday, November 12, 2017
Morning
posted: 2017-11-12 12:42:08
Observation [ Trails: Closed ]
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Elm Creek looks like it almost could be open for a short loop - down to the practice area. There is snow covering all of the donut and segments down to the practice area, and practice area itself. But nothing has been groomed out, and with the warm weather, snowmaking operations were suspended.
(Bruce Adelsman)
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Monday, November 6, 2017
posted: 2017-11-06 14:28:41
Secondhand
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Elm Creek fired up their snowmaking equipment this morning! They are working toward their big Nordic Opener event on Dec 9th.
(Bruce Adelsman)
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