Elver Park
The best it has been! A dusting of snow and full re-grooming have made a significant difference. Could use "A" skis, but I used A-/B+ for a little more peace of mind!
McCarthy Park
Groomed all the trails today around noon, the skate deck is firming up. Reset 80% of the classic tracks, some vegetation sticking through in a few places, the active snow should help cover.
Odana Golf Course
Excellent conditions for early December. Skate deck soft in most areas, but overall good coverage.
Blue Mound SP
Trails are in fair conditions and were rolled on Dec. 1st. Average base is around 2" and you can expect thin, wet and icy spots. *Flint Rock Trails was not rolled, and the campground plowed for ongoing Hazard Tree Removal. Please use caution if using Flint Rock entering the campground. We hope to finish the …
New Trail Names for Elver Park
Madison Nordic Ski Club and Madison Parks worked together this past fall to create meaningful names for the trails at Elver. Last year we had asked members to submit suggestions for names that honor the flora and fauna or the terrain of the park. Some of our favorite names were “Outer Limits,” “Pine Needle Drop,” …
Governor Nelson SP
Has not been tracked but many have been out and made classic trails. Soft edges. Slow but fun. My first time at Gov. Nelson.
CXC Outdoor Rec Center
Groomed for skating and reworked some of the classic tracks.
University Ridge Golf Course
It was good to have skiers back yesterday at University Ridge! We groomed again today and and reset track. Trails are looking good. Open 9-5pm today. Please check in with the golf shop.
Elver Park
Tracks holding up; cold temperatures overnight a big help. A skis ok, if you don’t stomp too hard. Skate deck timely repacked — thanks groomers!
McCarthy Park
Second consecutive day at this location, found conditions average at best; not nearly as good as yesterday's fantastic ski. Warm temps and very heavy use yesterday left tracks soft or completely obliterated in places. Track farther from lot generally in better shape. Fresh powder (small) had speeds down; up side–covered the leafy debris from yesterday. …