Morgan Creek--Cedar Rapids

Fantastic ski conditions last night at Morgan Creek. All trails rolled and groomed--in great shape! Wish the temps weren't dropping so much this weekend. Thanks, groomers, for all of your hard work!

 

Irv Warren Golf Course – Waterloo

Skied Irv Warren this afternoon.   We received about an inch of snow overnight and that was worked in as the trail was regroomed, both skate lane and classical track.   The skate lane is still a little soft but overall, in good shape.   The classical track looks to be in good shape too. 

 Overall length of the groomed trail is close to 3 miles.   For those not familiar with the set up at Irv Warren the trail head is next to the Byrnes Park Swimming Pool parking lot, 801 Campbell Ave, Waterloo.

George Wyth State Park, South Side River Trail and Hartman Reserve - Waterloo

 A classical trail was groomed today through George Wyth State Park, South Side River Trail and Hartman Reserve.   Conditions looked very good!   Get out and enjoy!

Brynes Park

 Thanks to the Waterloo Leisure Services for their grooming. Skate trail was firm, but wasn't fast. They did a fantastic job of packing the snow.

New Ski Season (finally)

 Hi Skiers,

 Finally – snow, at least parts of Iowa are getting snow today.   Hopefully your area is one of them.

 As we head into the new ski season just a note to encourage skiers to again post conditions here on the Iowa Ski Blog if you know of a place that has been groomed and the skiing is good.   Thanks to all of the folks that have posted in the past – please continue to do so.

 For those skiers that would like to post on this blog but don’t have access, please send me an email at xc.ski.wloo.cf@gmail.com and I will add you to the list.    Posting on the Iowa Ski Blog is a great way to let a broader audience know that you have skiing in your area.   Getting more skiers to your favorite ski trail is a great way to let your parks people and/or local groomer know that their efforts are worthwhile.

 We welcome posts from all parts of Iowa.    

Pilot Knob

 Skied Pilot Knob today.   Conditions were excellent.   Great snow/great grooming.   

Both the skate lane and the classical track were outstanding.  Thanks to Jeff for all his efforts.

Kent Park - Iowa City

 Skied Kent Park and conditions were good.   Base is thin in places but overall great skiing.  Thanks to Iowa City Nordic for their great grooming and for grooming so quickly after the recent snowfall.   

Get out and enjoy before the conditions get too warm!

Irv Warren/Brynes Park

 Big thank you to the Leisure Services of Waterloo, groomed this morning for both skate and classical skiing. The trail was in fantastic condition and had very good glide (even with the cold temp). Get out this weekend before the big warm up...this is as good as it's been over the past few years.

Irv Warren Golf Course – Waterloo

 Skied Irv Warren trails this morning.   Both classical tracks and skate lane are in excellent condition.   With the recent snow there are no bare spots / no grass showing.

 Waterloo Leisure Services groomed yesterday (Monday) and did a great job.   Thanks to Taylor for braving the early morning cold temperatures.

Jan. 21, 2023--Pilot Knob State Park

 Beautiful conditions at the park over the weekend! Thanks for the great grooming! Skied the main road and the lake area. 

Irv Warren Golf Course – Waterloo

 Skied Irv Warren Golf Course this afternoon.   The skating deck continues to be a little soft but over all good.   The classical track is in excellent shape other than a few spots where a skier has to jump out of the tracks to avoid a bare spot.

 

Irv Warren Golf Course

 Thanks to the Waterloo Leisure Services for the grooming. They did a great job for the little and type of snow we received. A little soft today, but if we could get some cooler temps, it should firm up.

Pilot Knob State Park

 We had beautiful conditions to ski in today thanks in part to the frost/ice in the trees. And since it falls down and adds more depth to the trail, we might be able to survive this weekend's warm spell.

Pilot Knob

 Skied Pilot Knob yesterday (Jan 11) and the skate deck was really good both on the road and on the lake.   The classic track was well formed but icy on the road but in better condition on part of the lake loop.  

Pilot Knob

 Outstanding conditions at Pilot Knob both yesterday and today. The road is in great condition for skating and classical. The lake loop is in even better condition. Thanks Jeff!

Pilot Knob

 Great skiing again today! Thanks Jeff for all the work you put in. 

Pilot Knob

 Great conditions at Pilot Knob today. Skate deck was in great shape, because of the wonderful job Jeff does in grooming. Not enough snow to re-groom the Classic Track. Thanks Jeff for all the hard work you put in!

Irv Warren Golf Course - Waterloo

 Waterloo Leisure Services posted on their web page that they groomed the skating lane today (12/27/2022) but there was insufficient snow to set a classical track.  Get out and enjoy before the warmup!

Merry Christmas from the Knob!

 It was great to be able to ski with family and friends today at Pilot Knob State Park. It took a lot of raking to clean up after the blizzard and the snow was slightly dirty, but it groomed up well and made for a fun Christmas workout.  

There is more snow coming tonight so I plan on grooming the road and the lake early in the morning.  This should make for good skiing conditions until it gets a little bit soft later in the week with the warmer temperatures.

Pilot Knob Road

New Ski Season

 Hi Skiers,

 

With a major storm bearing down on Iowa it’s time (or is it past time?) to start thinking about cross country skiing and where to find good ski conditions.

 As we head into the new ski season just a note to encourage skiers to again post conditions here on the Iowa Ski Blog if you know of a place that has been groomed and the skiing is good.   Thanks to all of the folks that have posted in the past – please continue to do so.

 For those skiers that would like to post on this blog but don’t have access please send me an email at xc.ski.wloo.cf@gmail.com and I will add you to the list.    Posting on the Iowa Ski Blog is a great way to let a broader audience know that you have skiing in your area.   Getting more skiers to your favorite ski trail is a great way to let your parks people and/or local groomer know that their efforts are worthwhile.

 We welcome posts from all parts of Iowa.