Grooming Report... 1/28/2026

Finally a dusting of new snow!! Today brings the beginning of some weather changes as light flurries are currently falling with temps in the high 20's that will rise into the mid 30's with the potential for some rain/wintry mix later this afternoon. It looks like there is a possibility for some snow again tomorrow and then we are hitting a warming trend for the foreseeable future and we will see how the trails hold up through that. Right now, they are still pretty firm and making for some really good skiing, it is nice to have at least a little new snow to work with and we are still just grateful that we have trails for you to ski.

Grooming happened this morning freshening up the skate lanes again and leaving the existing classic as it is still mostly holding up. The SnoCat did the Meadow Loop, the Cut-Off's and the Sprint Loop, while the Ginzu's were out on the BCT all the way out to the northern terminus, doing Stonewater Loop, Beaver Creek Loop and Swamp Creek Loop.

The main areas of concern are still Hot Tub Hill (there is a map posted showing a walk around the lodge to rejoin the trail on the other side of the garage), driveway crossings, the Walk-In Trailhead, the far entrance to the Sprint Loop and one small section on the ascent of Grizzly Mtn, which are narrow and have bare/icy spots. Trails in the trees will be thin and uneven, so use caution. Almost all of the BCT (minus Hot Tub Hill and driveway crossings) still has coverage and can be skied in its entirety. We are still using the Stonewater detour to their walking bridge, so be sure to follow the signs.

CLOSED TRAILS are all of the Mill Hill Complex (Mill Hill, Rowdy Coyote, Chainsaw Ridge, Cougar Run and Lumi Lane) due to trail wide exposed ground, icy spots, melt outs and a mud slide. Signs are posted.

All wheel drive is recommended in all of the parking lots as they are all holding up pretty well, but they are ICY, so please use caution when walking to the the trails.

TOUR de PLAIN is happening this weekend, (Jan 30-Feb.2) with a short course and a modified long course. Tour de Plain is our annual, family-friendly race series that brings community together for a fun race series including 3 more events. Each one welcomes skiers of all ages and abilities to Tour the Plain Valley Ski Trails while raising support for the Plain Valley Nordic Team’s barrier-free ski education program. Join us on the snow! 

You can still sign up for our Saturday Clinics 10am - 12pm. They are great for all ages and can be customized for skate or classic. It's a great way to learn better technique and the ability to enjoy our sport even more. Information and sign up can be found HERE.

TRAIL PASSES ARE ALL ONLINE and can be purchased HERE, and as always, kids ski free, but they also need an online PASS.