Northern Lights Nordic Ski Club

The trail surface wasn't bad considering what the groomer had to work with, ie., appeared not to have been much base in many places. He did a good job. There were places where the newer snow was thin over the old crust or where grass was exposed. There was some tree debris, especially under close evergreen groves, but it was generally easily avoided. I'd use B skis. The planking over the low spots along Hanson Creek north of Clearwater Lake was exposed in places, but there was just enough snow to get across without taking my skis off. Be careful you don't get your pole tips wedged between the boards. Temps were in the teens and Swix Blue special and Toko yellow grip waxes worked pretty well. The parking area had not been plowed but the groomer had run the machine around the parking area. ( Thanks for that!) I was able to get in and out with my small rear wheel drive pickup without too much trouble.
(Brad Bensen)

County groomer reported challenging conditions trying to groom 6 inches of wind drifted snow. He may not have groomed every loop or connector trail, but the main ones are done.
(Catherine McLynn)

County groomer reported clearing, packing and tracking the trails after 6 inches of snow and high winds last week. Temps in 20's. No pine needle debris in fresh tracks on Bunny Loop.
(Catherine McLynn)