CXC Outdoor Rec Center

The snowmaking loop was groomed for skating and classic around 5 a.m. This evening, we will push snow on the trail to cover a few thin and icy spots.

CXC Outdoor Rec Center

The snowmaking trail was groomed for both skate and classic skiing around 7 AM.

CXC Outdoor Rec Center

Hats off to the grooming crew for recovering the man made loop from the melt down resulting in a very solid base with just enough tilled and groomed top to get a nice edge.

It is not ‘business as usual’ for winter sports industry

MadNorSki Executive Director Tamara Bryant was interviewed for the Madison Magazine article “It is not ‘business as usual’ for winter sports industry” by reporter Gabby Shell. Shell creates an interesting article looking at various perspectives on the changing winter patterns we all have been noticing. https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/its-not-business-as-usual-for-the-winter-sports-industry/article_fd17bbe8-c396-11ef-89e6-fbdef15603ba.html Madnorski Trail Kids working on downhill skills — January …

CXC Outdoor Rec Center

Unfortunately, we have decided to close the trail from today through tomorrow and potentially Sunday due to warm weather. This closure is necessary to preserve the snow.

Mirror Lake SP – Baraboo

Still lots of snow on these trails, although some roots were starting to show in one short stretch, none had melted by noon today. We skated Fern Dell and Hastings only. Fern Dell had been groomed after the 3 inches of dense moist snow that fell Monday and the skate deck was well packed, albeit …

Lodi Golf Course

A bit soft at 34’F but fast and fun. A lot of skiers here in the am. Will close the trail at 11am on Friday and hope for the best🙏

Blue Mound SP

Soft, thin, and fast, but 99% coverage. Hickory husks thick in spots, but snow is soft enough to left you steam through them without harm. fair bit of hiker footprints.