The snowmaking loop was in good condition except for heavy, wet sugar on the climbs. Predictably the Boulder Ridge downhill had a narrow track between the snowplow wake that became rutted at the curve and took me down. Despite the full front parking lot, the trail was not that busy at my 10:40 am start.

(Keith Carlson)

Great day on the manmade at Hyland. Trails were a little soft but holding up decently well through 1pm. Boulder Ridge was a bit exciting. 5km open. Good training for the hills at the BCFK.

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(Adam Mahar)

Skated the man made loop. A bit squishy as expected but pretty good overall. Nice day. Not many people out. Hyland continues to amaze.

(Adam Bock)

Quite damp on the 5k made loop but really spectacular. Strangely fast and slow at different points. Low flats held a little water but the Boulder downhill was rocket fast.

(Joe Dolan)

The man made 5k loop is holding up well in spite of 35+ degrees and light rain. The classic track was solid with a few icy spots - I tried the skate deck and it was firm and no sugar snow as of 9:00 am.

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(Chuck Barden)

The snowmaking loop was in very good condition. The only thing preventing an excellent rating was a snowplow wake on the Boulder Ridge downhill that forced you to either an inside or outside lane on the curve. Despite the 36 degree temperature at my 11:30 arrival, the snow - though somewhat wet - was reasonably fast. There was no significant build-up on the flats or climbs. Thanks to the groomers for their excellent work.

(Keith Carlson)

I skied a few loops of the North trail through Scenic Foothills late morning. Rock ski conditions on the natural snow trails with a fair amount of grass poking through and lots of leaves/twigs with bare spots in the oak woods before connecting to the snowmaking loops. Snowmaking loops in excellent shape as usual and good skis can be used.

(Ben Ruhme)

The snowmaking loop remains entirely open and in very good condition. It was 31 degrees per the Swix wax clock with a light overcast. Despite my guess that the warner temperatures brought out more skiers today, there was little sugar accumulation. And the warmer temperatures made the snow noticeably faster than yesterday, No snowplow wake on Boulder Ridge downhill. At 4:00 start skier traffic was light. Thanks groomers.

(Keith Carlson)

The entire snowmaking loop was open and in very good condition. It was about 18 degrees and overcast. Despite it being just about dusk when I started and well past the heavier skier-traffic of the day, there was no appreciable sugar accumulation but the snow was squeaky cold and slow for me. There were few skiers on the trail at my 4:30 pm start despite the front parking lot being full. Thanks to the groomers for great conditions.

(Keith Carlson)

Skied Lake for the serenity and beauty. Never had to pop out and walk, but it's woodchippy and leaf debris most of the way. Loved it for what I wanted and won't go back again until our next snow. Machine snow trails are great.

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(Bonnie Melville)