Slushy and soft on the climbs, not much glide on the flats. That being said, lots of people out and a great night on the snow. Still fantastic to be out and so thankful for the snowmaking and grooming that has happened!

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(Park Walter)

I planned to take a rest day, but saw report from earlier this morning and decided to put my skis on. Amazing how much better the snow was this morning compared to 24 hours ago. The skate deck was firm and fast throughout the one-mile loop. There was some uphill sugar on the Star loop, but nothing like it was yesterday morning - very skiable. Thank you to the Hyland groomers and staff for the fantastic conditions!

(Matt Frantzen)

A little more open, good conditions. Skate ski deck felt perfect. Noticed they had classic groomed all around. More people than I thought would be there.

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(Tom Schultz)

As of 6:30 am, Hyland has a perfectly groomed 1 mile loop. The classic tracks were firm fast and plenty deep. The skate deck was really firm but felt like there was enough snow for good control.

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(Scott Greymont)

Star loop is in good condition, although pretty loose on the uphills. Classic tracks were set. Staff informed me that Willow Creek will be opening Wednesday.

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(Mike Garrity)

I did classic this morning at Hyland. The tracks were in good condition with only a couple of short areas skied or driven over. The skate deck started out fairly good at 9:30 but by 11 am the skaters were complaining about the sugar on the hills; it looked like birkie wave 3 to me. They had a couple of huge snow piles they were starting to plow out so maybe if the weather holds they will have another loop ready soon.

(Tom Harris)

The skate deck was incredibly fast and hard. Skaters were really moving. But there were no classic tracks set. Snow guns were blowing making more snow.

(Scott Greymont)

Nice short Star loop open so you get a bit of hill in. But the snow is soft! There were a handful of people looping around. Nice to get out without a long drive to the north.

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(Scott Greymont)

Got to Hyland around 11:30 am and was surprised that there were only a couple others skiing. Only the Star loop with the hill behind chutes and ladders is open, with a spur to the chalet and lessons area. Skate deck was that fun combination of icy fast but slightly soft with excellent grip. Some leaf debris on the hill in the NW corner. By the time I left around 1 pm about eight more had showed up, and 10-12 people were taking lessons.

(Steve Hum)

I arrived at 8AM and was the only skier on the trail, which was also the case when I left at 9AM. That's really rare. Currently just the short loop by the chalet is open. In spite of last night's drizzle the course was very fast and good. I did a few face plants on the NW corner where the rain knocked ironwood leaves onto the course. Classic tracks are set.

(Brad Mlynar)