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We recommend that all participants bring hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes in order to remain safe if using restroom facilities.

Montana Creek Kaxdigoowu Héen

The Stone Guy

By Dave Haas March 4, 2021 7:30am

Headed out to groom from about 8AM – 9AM. Will likely stay and ski afterwards but post when I get back home late morning.

Groomer

By Roman March 2, 2021 10:35am

Groomed skate & classic Snowing

Skiet

By Roman March 1, 2021 1:07pm

Warning: rifle range not allowing skier parking in upper lot. Park in lower lot or on road

Monday March 1st Grooming Complete

By Don Thomas March 1, 2021 11:26am

Conditions are very good today for both skate and Classic.

Grooming complete 2/28

By Chris Chiles February 28, 2021 9:55am

Skate and classic both done this morning. Good conditions.

Montana Creek groomed

By Steve Gilbertson February 27, 2021 10:05am

Fresh snow, freshly groomed, fresh air, good conditions

Grooming x 2

By James White February 26, 2021 4:10pm

Assuming the trail was groomed this morning I am headed out to give it another run now for people wanting to get some skiing in after work.

The Stone Guy

By Dave Haas February 25, 2021 7:33am

Grooming Montana Ck today from 8 until done (9:30-10)

Groomer

By Doug Sturm February 24, 2021 11:53am

Groomed skate and classic, 33F. High school ski team will be there at 4:30.

Skier & groomet

By Roman February 23, 2021 11:31am

Donnny says 4-star conditions! Fast skate & classic

Groomet

By Roman February 23, 2021 10:30am

Groomed skate & classic, double pass

Montana Cr Feb 22

By Don Thomas February 22, 2021 1:32pm

4 inches of new snow used roller and classic sled. Conditions are fair for skating and good for classic.

Montana Creek classic and skate groomed

By Steve Gilbertson February 20, 2021 10:27am

A bit sticky. Classic track did not groom up well but still decent skiing. Skate lane very good

The Stone Guy

By Dave Haas February 18, 2021 7:00am

Will be grooming from 8 – 9 today and post after returning back home. Temps in the low 30’s in Auke Bay as of 7AM.

Groomer

By Doug Sturm February 17, 2021 11:22am

Groomed for skate, classic still in good shape. 35F, misting

Groomer

By Roman February 16, 2021 10:00am

Groomed skate, classic good Snowing lightly

Groomer

By Brian H February 15, 2021 9:24am

Polished up. Perfect temperatures, perfect snow conditions. Don’t git no betta.

Groomer

By Brian H February 15, 2021 7:32am

I plan to start sprucing up MT Creek about 9AM.

Grooming

By Chris Chiles February 14, 2021 8:19am

Skate groomed. Classic still in good shape. Temp currently 10 degrees.

Groomer Report

By Steve Gilbertson February 13, 2021 11:45am

Skate track groomed out good this morning. Classic track still in great shape. Enjoy! Steve G

Mendenhall Campground

Groomer

By Doug Sturm March 4, 2021 11:22am

Groomed for skate, great for skate and classic.

Wednesday Campground Report – 1030

By John Thedinga March 3, 2021 11:23am

I made a couple passes to smooth out the crusty snow for skate. Turned out nice. I didn’t have time for anything else, I have a plane to catch.

Campground groomed 10AM

By Mike Hekkers March 1, 2021 10:25am

Happy Trails

Saturday – Campground Groomed 9 am

By John Thedinga February 27, 2021 9:17am

1 ” new snow. Groomed for skate and I reset classic track. Excellent conditions.

Saturday Feb 27 Campground Report

By John Thedinga February 27, 2021 6:21am

I’ll start grooming about 7:15 this morning and should be done by 9:00.

Mendenhall Lake

Groomers

By Peter Ord February 11, 2021 12:52pm

Don, Chris and Peter measured the ice at Mendenhall. There are multiple areas with 3” Of slush under the snow and ice less than 5”under the slush The slush is a problem for the machines…

Mendenhall Lake still UNSAFE

By Don Thomas February 9, 2021 1:35pm

Tested Mendenhall lake Tuesday morning Found conditions poor with no improvement. Snow cover is preventing ice formation.

Mendenhall Lake still remains Unsafe

By Don Thomas February 7, 2021 1:36pm

Drilled Sunday morning found free water a top soft ice. No grooming yet.

Lake is not safe

By Mike Hekkers February 1, 2021 10:39pm

Groomers drilled the lake on 2/1/2021. The Lake ice is 4 inches thick and has air bubbles. Not thick enough to take grooming equipment out on it.

Ullr A product of Norse mythology, he’s been dubbed the God of Snow, Patron Saint of Skiers, the son of Sif and stepson of Thor, the God of Thunder. Cold-loving, bow-wielding Ullr (pronounced Oool-er) is…

Eaglecrest

Eaglecrest trail report

By Betsy - Eaglecrest Nordic March 4, 2021 11:00am

Freshly groomed for skate and classic, complete by 9:30 AM. 5km upper; 6km lower. Lower trails have Forest Trail, Meadow Loop, Fish Creek Loop, Guy’s Hill, and multiple inner-Meadow connections. 32 degrees and calm at…

Eaglecrest report for Wednesday

By Betsy - Eaglecrest Nordic March 3, 2021 10:52am

Freshly groomed for skate and classic. 5km upper; 6km lower. No Dog Loop. Lower trails have Forest Trail, Meadow Loop, Fish Creek Loop, Guy’s Hill, and multiple inner-Meadow connections. Supposed to snow 1-2″ today. Come…

Eaglecrest Lower Loop Saturday 10:30 to 12:30

By Robert Bowles February 27, 2021 3:43pm

Skied twice around the entire lower trail Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30. Eaglecrest did a great job of grooming. The first loop around was really pleasant except coming back it was starting to get windy.…

Eaglecrest update – lower loop classic not great

By Betsy - Eaglecrest Nordic February 26, 2021 11:27am

Just received a report that the classic track on the lower loop has some problems and is not very good. Hope to get that fixed by the weekend. Skate track is excellent. Your friendly Eaglecrest…

Eaglecrest trails groomed daily – 58″ base

By Betsy - Eaglecrest Nordic February 26, 2021 7:21am

Eaglecrest trails groomed daily for skate and classic. Grooming completed by 9:30 a.m. 58″ base. Conditions are excellent. Freshly groomed for skate and classic. All of the upper trails are groomed, over 5km. Lower trails…

Eagle Beach

Excellent!

By Tristan Knutson-Lombardo February 12, 2021 2:25pm

Stayed the night at Marten Cabin, was like we had fresh tracks the entire time we were out there! Classic and skate great in campground, loop behind Meth Camp fun! Sunny, no wind. Was a…

Skier

By Roman February 5, 2021 2:24pm

Eagle Beach campground still great today. State Parks did a nice job of grooming. Forest trial (classic only) is sweet

Worth the Drive…

By Karlynn Welling February 5, 2021 10:53am

Drove out to Eagle Beach yesterday. It is groomed for skate and classic – good conditions for both – followed a skier’s classic track under the bridge and around the loop across the street…

Skier

By Roman January 28, 2021 9:17pm

State Parks groomed main trial and set classic track. A bit sketchy under tree canopies but otherwise nice snow. Thanks for grooming!

Groomer

By Roman January 26, 2021 3:52pm

Here’s the report from Brad with State Parks. He rolled and compacted about 5 inches of new snow. Snow cover is too thin for Ginzu. No classic track set but trails are ski-able.

North Douglas Pioneer Road

Pioneer Road status

By Randy Davis March 4, 2021 10:00am

Pioneer is ship-shape, stem to stern! It received +- 1/2” of dust-atop-crust overnight (more near the last 1/2 of the road than 1st 1/2).

Fresh Track

By Zipowski March 3, 2021 5:02pm

Fresh skate and classic. The three classic skiers on their way out as I was on my way in indicated it was sweet track. There were no skaters to ask. HUGE canine prints. Far bigger…

Wednesday Pioneer Road 1400

By Zipowski March 3, 2021 7:46am

Look for fresh corduroy same time as yesterday, at +/-1400.

Pioneer Road

By Mark Stopha March 2, 2021 2:44pm

Pioneer road in surprisingly good condition! The groomer was just finishing up when I was finishing a trip to the end and back on the classic tracks. The snow gets deeper the further the distance…

Groomer

By Brian H February 28, 2021 11:21am

Pioneer Road is soft but skiable. Skate lane reset. Lower aspect classic lane reset. Upper aspect in good shape. Rain at boat launch. No rain at the trail for now.

Backcountry

Follow the blazes- John Muir to Peterson

By Mike Hekkers February 17, 2021 10:32am

Follow the blue blazes (diamonds) down to Peterson Lake instead of the packed trail that leads to creek skiing and bush whacking. They divert below the steepest hill ~1/2 mile after making the turn away…

Spaulding ankle tearing crust!

By Tristan Knutson-Lombardo February 16, 2021 8:49pm

Took a few future Olympians up Spaulding to celebrate the eve of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. Watch out outside of the well packed track, that crust will nip at your ankles! Thankful for light clouds and…

Campground groomed

By John Staub February 8, 2021 10:24am

Mon morn groomed skate & classic as well as trail across the road. It’s brisk but snow & skiing are great! Dress warmly.

Spaulding report – quite nice

By John Neary January 5, 2021 6:59pm

On Sunday the meadows were amazing with 6″ of soft powder atop the old crust from days gone by. Since then we’ve had rain down low but the meadows may still be great.

Spaulding Meadows

By Morgan Michels December 17, 2020 12:12pm

Skied on Sunday and there was plenty of snow once you get out of the trees. Had to hike skis up from the John Muir parking lot. Should be great fun with all this new…

Please do your part to help maintain Juneau’s cross-country ski trails this winter by becoming a member or renewing your membership. The 2020/2021 season is in full grooming mode! Membership dollars cover 98% of operation expenses to replace, repair and upgrade grooming equipment annually. Please consider an additional donation to help keep the grooming going! JNSC is a 501(c) (3) non-profit.

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