Waterloo / Cedar Falls

 Hi Skiers,

 

In Cedar Falls/Waterloo we received approximately 3 to 3.5 inches of snow with the Friday night / Saturday storm.   Not enough snow to do grooming but there is enough snow to ski on grassy areas.    I skate skied both Saturday morning and again today on Sunday morning.   My skies would stick slightly on underlying grass occasionally but not too often.

 

It gets even better if you go out a couple of hours ahead of time and pack down a lane with your snowshoes.

Last weekend?

I groomed both the road and the lake through Pilot Knob State Park tonight for skate skiing. The pack was too hard to set new classic tracks.  Skating should be good through Saturday morning and then we have a long warm spell in the forecast.

Irv Warren Golf Course - Waterloo

Skied Irv Warren this morning.   Both the skating lane and classical tracks were regroomed yesterday (Friday).   Conditions are good for both.   There has been some drifting that has filled in the classic tracks in places but skiers have formed a track through those places.

Pilot Knob State Park

Just outstanding conditions today. Jeff does as good as anybody when it comes to grooming a trail. I can't explain on good the conditions were today and suspect tomorrow morning will still be good until in warms.

For those that have never skied at Pilot Knob State Park, it is as fine a trail has we have in Iowa, in my opinion; rolling, hills, and some flat areas. Also, if  you enjoy wildlife, today I ran across at least a dozen deer, several turkeys, and even spotted a grey colored Owl in the trees. What a great day skiing. Thanks Jeff!

Brynes Park

Was out for a short ski today, For the weather we have had last night and today, the base is holding up. A little firmer today and very slow.

Irv Warren Golf Course Waterloo

Skied Irv Warren this afternoon.   The skate deck was groomed last Friday and with approximately 1 inch of new on top from this weekend it was in excellent condition.   Unfortunately for classic skiers the classic track was mostly non-existent.   There were a few places where the track looked okay.

I have been to South Hills in Waterloo the last couple days. The skate deck is as good as it gets...mother nature has been kind to we skiers this year. I suggest come ski at South Hills as the rolling hills will give you a workout you will reminded of at the end of the day.

Irv Warren Golf Course Waterloo

Irv Warren Golf Course was groomed yesterday, January 29 for both skating and classical.   Both are in good condition.

South Hills Golf Course Waterloo

Skied South Hills Golf Course this afternoon.   It has been groomed for skating but not classical.   The skate deck is in excellent condition.

Irv Warren Golf Course - Waterloo

Irv Warren Golf Course was groomed this morning for skating.   Conditions are a little soft with three inches of new snow and temperatures hoovering around 32 F.    Waterloo Leisure Services web site states that classical tracks are to be set tomorrow.

Irv Warren Golf Course Waterloo

Irv Warren was groomed for both skating and classical today.   The classical tracks are very good.   The skate desk is good although with edge of groomer lines that are a bit of a challenge.

Irv Warren Golf Course - Waterloo

Irv Warren Golf Course was packed and groomed yesterday (Wednesday).   Very thin deck so no classic tracks set.   I skate skied late today and even though the deck is thin the skiing was excellent.

New snow.

We received a good 5 inches or more of snow. Everything has been rolled but not groomed yet. Photo credit to Colleen Hovinga making first tracks on the golf course this morning.

Pilot Knob lake

We received a couple of inches of snow around Forest city this week.  That allowed for some grooming of our one mile loop on the lake at Pilot Knob state park.  It made for some fun New Year's day skiing. Hoping for more snow and consistently cool temperatures.

 

October snow

Been a while since I've seen a decent October snowfall.
Perhaps a bit cold since we aren't used to the cooler temps but the outside is gorgeous!
Go play on your old rock skis, pick your poison, diagonal or skate.
Brett

Irv Warren Golf Course - Waterloo

Irv Warren was regroomed this morning for both skating and classical.   The skate deck is quite good and the classical track is fair but getting better with use.

Irv Warren Golf Course - Waterloo

Skied Irv Warren this afternoon.   Good conditions for both skating and classical.

Prairie Springs Ski Trails - Cresco

Trails are groomed and conditions are great. We have over two feet on the ground. All trails are open (except Hill Trail) and in great condition. I know it's about the end of the season now that the Birkie is over, but if you have one last ski in you, excellent scenery and great trails await. Let the photos do the talking.

Prairie Springs Ski Trails Cresco 2-22

Ski trails are in excellent shape and have been groomed for classic and skate skiers. It is absolutely beautiful on the trails so get out and enjoy them before the next mess hits with rain, freezing rain, etc. Several people out enjoying the trails while I was grooming today. Skiers from Polk, Poweshiek, Fayette and Howard counties on the trails yesterday.

Prarie Springs

Skied the entire trail system at Prarie Springs in Cresco today. I've said it before and will repeat - Cresco has the "go to" cross country trail system in Iowa. If the trails can be groomed they will be groomed and it will be done well thanks to the efforts of Mark. The terrain varies providing something for every skier and the scenery along the Turkey River is beautiful. If you snowshoe bring them along because they have a groomed system of trails for snowshoers as well.