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)

Trail was much softer today when I skied around 9 am. More skiers too. Still nice to be on snow, especially with the brown lawns everywhere else in the Cities.

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(Bruce Adelsman)

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.

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(Bruce Adelsman)

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)

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.

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(Matt Liebsch, Pioneer Midwest Ski Shop)

Elm Creek is busy making snow and coverage looks promising. We hope for an opening soon! Saw a lot of snow being made.

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(Matt Liebsch, Pioneer Midwest Ski Shop)

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.

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(Bruce Adelsman)

Elm Creek fired up their snowmaking equipment this morning! They are working toward their big Nordic Opener event on Dec 9th.

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(Bruce Adelsman)