Conditions: Star loop is in great shape for early morning skiing - below freezing temps make it really enjoyable! Just a few low snow spots, easily avoidable.
Many enthusiastic skiers enjoying the great Hyland grooming and perfect morning temps.

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(Bill Oyler)

Conditions: Firm and fast skate deck, good classic track.
I took a quick ski around lunchtime at Hyland and found a dozen or so other folks out enjoying the manmade loop. I don't have my snow legs back just yet, so my old rock skis felt a bit skittery without much of an edge. The classic tracks were glazed but holding well. The skate deck had been well skied in by this time with a few divots here and there but was very skiable. The uphills seemed to offer the most give. There are some dark sections along the trail but no obvious gravel or dirt to cause damage. What a treat to be on manmade snow with a teaser of natural snow hinting at a larger trail system waiting in the wings.

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(Margaret Adelsman)

Conditions: Great early season skiing.
I wouldn't bring out the race skis quite yet - some brown / gravel spots showing through. But hard packed firm snow. Keep up the excellent work - hope more trail opens up soon.

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(Scott Greymont)

Conditions: Excellent early season - Star loop.
9:00 - 10:00 this evening, firm enough, beautiful snow, a dozen great loops - building anticipation for more.

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(John Gibbs)

Conditions: Excellent November Skiing.
Got the skis out and hit the trail. At 33 degrees the trail was incredibly quick and firm. Only did 5k but it was a great first ski of the season.

(Scott Greymont)

Conditions: Good for skate and classic.
First ski is always good. Just the short loop open.

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(Kevin Wendland)

Conditions: Star Loop (.8K) is packed, tracked and in good condition. All other trails are closed.
The warm daytime/evening 28+ temps is slowing down or stopping the production of snow.

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(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)

Conditions: Snowmaking Continues 24/7 as the temps continue to stay below 28 degrees. Like the past 2 years; we will open 1- 2 trails when the planned amount of snow for the base is set. The weather (air temps below 28 degrees, wind direction, humidity) and time when the weather supports producing the amount of snow needed for the base will determine when the trails will open. The colder the temps, the more snow, the snow machines can produce.
Trails are still closed. Visitor Center open for purchasing your ski pass; 9-5 this weekend.

(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)

Conditions: No grooming yet - lots of man made snow and making more.
stopped by Hyland while running errands this morning. Lots of snow, making more - no sign of grooming yet - but looking promising.

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(Scott Greymont)

Conditions: Hyland began making snow last Thursday night. Snowmaking has stopped due to temps rising above 28 degrees. Trails are closed.
The plan is to start up the snowmaking on Thursday night based on the weather forecast. Visitor Center is open until 6pm Mon-Wed, Fri for selling ski passes.

(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)