I had a good ski on the snow making loops this afternoon. The classic tracks were in pretty good shape on all the loops. They were a little slushy in the sun, and a little slippery in the shade, but with all the rain and warm weather we've had lately--the groomers did a great job!

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(Bill Lundberg)

I skied all the natural snow trails (Hill, Lake, North, Oak Knob, and Nature Center Spur) this morning. I was amazed at the coverage and how well it skied. I skied yesterday and had the same thoughts:) After a month without snow and an inch of rain last week I truly don't understand how they've done it on those trails??!! The natural snow trails were skiing better than the manmade loop. The word obviously got out because lots of people were on those trails with me. Last two days at Hyland have been great with so many skiers enjoying the weather and trails. Best of efforts to all the skiers heading to Hayward next week. Might be some fresh snow!

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(Jim Wlliams)

The made snow loop was barely touched just after sunrise. It was firm and not icy. The hills on the chalet loop seems like they would have sugar later in the day with more traffic, but not yet. Boulder Ridge downhill was easily navigable with very little buildup and no ice yet. The natural snow trails are indeed in solid condition. Some debris in sections around the lake and the hill trail, and it gets a little icy closer to the parking lots, but impressively good for the weather we've had.

(Dan Boody)

Believe the hype! Trail conditions are excellent with no ice found, even after the sun went down and it dropped below freezing. Fast but still lots of control.

(Tim Bontrager)

Skied all the trails besides the connection between Lake and Frog Town, other than one slightly icy spot on Lake everything was great. I was surprised to see Three Rivers trail report about everything being in good condition, but it was for sure accurate. Impressive work by the groomers. I only skate skied but tracks looked really good most places.

(Ben Fuller)

Snowmaking loop tracks were excellent for classic. Deck appeared excellent for skating too. Natural snow tracks on Lake and Hill were very good for classic, with just a few short wavering sections and some leaves. Skate deck appeared good...definitely better than Thursday.

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(Craig Wiklund, North Star Ski Touring Club)

Great skiing at Hyland on all trails, including natural snow trails. Groomers have done a good job breaking up the hard packed base on natural trails to make it very skiable. Skate deck is on the soft side but tracks are firm. Tracks are a bit zig-zaggy in spots but still great skiing.

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(Tyler Thompson)

Pretty fast conditions. Somewhat icy in places, especially on the Lake Trail natural snow. Grooming on the snowmaking loop was excellent everywhere. The big downhill from Boulder Ridge was in great, shape with minimal iciness and no pushed piles of snow. Lake trail was a bit lumpy, but otherwise ok and good for balance development. No bare spots.

(Craig Wiklund, North Star Ski Touring Club)

Absolutely incredible what the groomers have accomplished. I never would have imagined the man made snow trails could be this fantastic after a full day of rain. Firm and fast, but not super icy. Never felt like I was out of control and could always find an edge on the climbs. Huge thank you to all the groomers who make this possible!

(Park Walter)

Skate-skied natural and manufactured snow trails. Very fast conditions, but skiable. Able to get edge for skate skiing. Groomer Pisten Bully did wonderful job. Very surprised trails the trails, especially natural trails, are so good. Skate deck on natural trails is a little wavy, uneven in sections as it looks like groomer tried to roughen up base on right-hand side of trail. Classic track in most sections is shallow. There are a few very short ice areas you can maneuver around easily.

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(Ken Kuznia)