Star Loop is in perfect condition. Classic skied the man-made 1k using VR50N (good luck). Inside hill and outside loop, fully tracked.

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(Michael Garrity)

Hyland is opening 0.8 K of cross country ski trails at 5 am today. Rentals will not be available. Day and Annual Passes available online.

(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)

Ran over to Hyland this afternoon. The Piston Bulley had been out pushing snow around, so I'm hoping that they might try to have the Star loop and the first hill ready to go by Saturday, but that is just a guess.

(John Shirriff)

Guns are up this evening on the star loop. Here’s to hoping we’ll be skiing soon.

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(Andy Burks)

Decided to hike Hyland this afternoon. The crew was out setting up the guns. I have faith we'll have skiing soon on the Southside.

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(Scott Greymont)

Ran some of the 5k loop (Frogtown and north) in 50° temps. Snowmaking machines are set up south of Frogtown. While limited, park staff have made some snow. Fingers crossed for freezing temperatures.

(Andy Burks)

Went pole walking on Nordic trails, and noticed that the sign advertising the Nordic Ski Opener for Dec 6th was taken down (an omen?). Very little snow made on Nordic trails, but not the case on alpine trails: they were open, with lots of skiers.

(Tony Pellegrini)

Three Rivers is aiming for a Dec.5th opening at Hyland. (Secure your valuables. I parked by Jan's Place to rollerski and my car window was smashed and my wallet was stolen; within an hour over $1000 was spent on credit cards).

(Scott Engstrom)

A promising sign. The staff are setting up guns on the Star Loop.

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(Richard Wheeler)

Skied the 5K loop at Hyland. I was the breaking new tracks for about half the loop. Going down Boulder Ridge was a bit harrowing with the stop-and-go snow. Used some old purple Swix wax that worked pretty well. Overall it was not bad, but I won't go again until there is more snow.

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(Geir Johansen)