Skate deck was hard with a 2-3" layer of wet snow. Not too bad of conditions for the temperature and this early in the season. And the Hyland crew was out positioning the snow guns! Cut the session short due to an extremely aggressive ski team making it dangerous for others to ski.

(Steve Hum)

Despite a temp of 40F this morning, skate skiing was remarkably fast and firm at Hyland today. FastWax HS-20 Blue worked great. Thanks to the Hyland grooming team for doing their excellent work in the middle of the night!

(Bill Oyler)

Great early morning ski at 5:30am. Deck remains well intact, packed, and gliding smooth. Downhills had some mixed dirty snow spots on the top layer; no concerns of thinning base. Love early morning, early season skiing with beautiful groomed corduroy on the freestyle base providing great bite, no sliding around. Tracks were holding very strong and gliding quick with very abrasive, granular snow as a result of this recent increase in moisture levels. Temps look to drop this week so be ready for freezing surface.

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(Darius Montazemi)

I went with low expectations after a warm day yesterday, but was pleasantly surprised. Tracks were nicely packed, clean, and fast. A few dozen individuals skate skiing at 6:00am.

(Nick Throckmorton)

Skied classic and skating in afternoon. Skating was quite good, well groomed. Moisture kept the snow firm. No complaints for this time of year. Hardly anyone there. 1.8k loop -- only two uphills.

(Scott Engstrom)

Amazingly with the warm temps and rain, the trails are still in good conditions! The trails are packed and tracked overnight. Hyland Groomers are the best! Visitor Center is open 8am- 6pm today and 9am - 6 pm Mon-Fri. Rentals are available.

(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)

For November skiing really great conditions at Hyland. Trail was firm and well packed classic tracks were well set but with the drizzle wet and slippery. Three laps is just shy of 5K.

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(Scott Greymont)

Was great to be back on snow at Hyland today. Star and Willow (1.7 K?) open with manmade snow. Good snow, some leaves due to wind, but not bad Nov 16!

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(John Gibbs)

1.8K of XC Ski Trails are open! Packed and tracked and in good condition for classic and skate. Visitor Center is open 8am - 6 pm. Rentals available.

(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)

Exciting News! The Amazing Hyland Maintenance have been working super hard and the Willow Creek 1K and Star Loops (about .8 k) will open on Saturday, Nov 16th, 5 am - 10 pm. The Visitor Center will be open from 8am - 6pm. Trails will be packed and tracked. Renew your annual pass online or stop by before Saturday to renew or purchase your pass.

(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)