At my 12:05 start, the snow-making loop was in excellent condition. it was 22 degrees, sunny with a moderate west southwest wind. The front parking lots were packed but a number of spots opened up by the time I returned around 1:40. Skier traffic wasn't bad though once you got past Willow Creek. Snow was drier and slower in the shade but otherwise ran pretty fast. Thanks again to the groomers for continuing great conditions.

(Keith Carlson)

The snow-making loop was in very good condition at my 12:30 start. It was the low 20's with a brisk west northwest wind but thankfully sunny. There was a little more build-up of loose snow (relative to earlier this week) on the climbs particularly at the top half of Boulder Ridge and the first climb on the Scenic Foothils return. It was crowded with skiers stacking up on the start of the 1st outbound Scenic Foothills climb and upper half of of Boulder Ridge. Two skiers ahead of me went down on the Boulder Ridge downhill ( they were okay) but I had no trouble with control and getting safely past them. There was only a modest snowplow wake that I easily crossed half way down. Thanks again to the groomers.

(Keith Carlson)

The snowmaking loop was in excellent condition at my 3 pm start. It was probably 25 degrees with light flurries. Despite high school races starting after I got off the trail at 3:30, the skier traffic was pretty light. Snow might have had a hint of moisture in more sun-exposed areas and was pretty fast for my Opti Waxed skis. It was my second fastest skate of the year. Fast enough that when I cut the curves on the Scenic Foothills and Willow Creek downhills on my return I got onto ungroomed, rough boilerplate that I couldn't see in the really flat light. Thanks again for a great job groomers.

(Keith Carlson)

The entire snow making loop was open and in excellent condition. Just enough loose snow for bite, no sugar build up on the uphills and no boilerplate on the downhills. While air temp was 28 degrees at my 1:45 start, snow was still cold and dry and unfortunately slow for me. Skier traffic was moderate preceding the high school races. Thanks again to the groomers.

(Keith Carlson)

25° and exquisite conditions today. The snow was as good as it has been all season. Zero sugar, just wonderful, firm snow on the skate deck. Thank you, groomers and staff at Hyland and the Three Rivers Park system who make this all happen.

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(Matt Frantzen)

Excellent classic conditions at Hyland. My skins got good grip in the tracks on all climbs, and the swix polar wax (7 or below) had great glide. Very uncrowded for a Sunday! Cold of course, but it felt great once one warmed up.

(Mike Schowalter)

Tracks in excellent condition. Had excellent glide and grip with green glide wax and Oslo green kick with temps in single digits. Very fun ski! Lots of skiers out enjoying the trails despite the wind chill in the negative digits.

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(Ken Kuznia)

At noon, the snowmaking loop was in excellent condition. However, I found the snow slower than early evening yesterday with my pace being off 3/4 mph. But it was still fairly fast. I naively expected similar conditions but I guess because of overnight grooming and it being earlier in the day, today's snow cover on the skate deck was cold and dry while yesterday early evening's snow was warmer with some moisture in it even though it was about 5 degrees warmer today. Thanks again to groomers for great conditions.

(Keith Carlson)

The temperature was 30° when I began skiing and the conditions were fantastic. Zero sugar or icy spots, the uphills and downhills were in mint condition. Bravo to the groomers!

(Matt Frantzen)

Skated all the lit trails this morning, and snow conditions were holding up well. The grooming was immaculate as usual, and hills and turns were still firm. Either the snow was a little slow (weird temp swings recently) or my glide wax was off (more likely), but things seemed a bit slower than normal...as I expected. The warmer temps also meant that some of the more used portions closer to parking were already starting to get a little worn/sugary on the corners, but this also meant that I found no boilerplate throughout the course. Enjoy the warm day while we have it! Big thanks to the groomers, as always.

(Pieter DeHart)