I have been looking forward to skiing local. I am surprised how well the trail set up overnight. The trail was freshly rolled this morning. I spent much of my ski practicing the time honored sport of "Flickin' Sticks". It is very satisfying to pick up a stick with the tip of your pole and send it arcing off the trail, without breaking stride. There was no track and the practice loop was not rolled. I did want to ski the new Challenge Hill. The bottom was changed and there is a straight run out no snow plowing.

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(Craig Schulz)

Some sections with roots or rocks sticking through but overall great! Probably could get away with B skis if you're careful and it's light out (I was out with a headlight). Had to contain my rage at the folks who have put giant divots in with boots and bike tires.

(Ben Fuller)

Trail was rolled and French Park but no tracks set. I classic skied since there is a thin base but never hit anything. Should be more firm in the morning! Mostly covered accept a few spots here and there. Due to the rocks they have put down (which I am not sure why they keep doing this) you need to use older B skis. Many years ago they out wood chips down instead of rock for erosion and it was much better!

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(Kim Rudd, Endurance Adventures)