I don't know what they did to the snow at Hyland this week but it is fast and fun! Man made snow is firm and fast. Natural is a little icy but very skiable and still gives good control.

(Tim Bontrager)

Skied the Lake loop and the manmade loop out to the frogtown cutoff (the high school teams were practicing up the scenic foothill climbs). The snow was absolutely amazing; firm and fast but not icy. I was able to maintain a great speed without sacrificing grip or stability at all! Likely the best day out I've had yet this season snow-condition wise.

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(Park Walter)

Excellent conditions on the natural snow loops at Hyland. A really fun morning of skiing today. Classic track looked freshly set and in good shape too. Hard pack classic track for sure but in good shape. Skate trail was perfect, fast but great control.

(Rick Budde)

Super icy around the lake, especially in the tracks. Some of the skate area seemed a bit softer, but overall a slippery day.

(Ethan Wilensky-Lanford)

Moderately icy on all trails but quickly becoming soft and gaining traction as the day continued. Natural trails are slightly better with some exceptions, namely Hill trail.

(Duane Jacobson)

Amazing conditions early morning on the man-made trails. We are so blessed to have the best groomers and to have them groom every day! Skate deck in mint condition and classic tracks were deep and well formed.

(John Nealon)

Natural snow is in best condition in decades. All trails are open and in perfect shape for classic and skate skiing!

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(Bill Oyler)

Skied the Lake Trail Hill Trail for the first time in 28 years. Boy have they changed! Beautiful conditions! Tracks were firm with only a couple leaves on the trail. Beware a couple washouts on the downhill tracks.

(Rick Vatsaas)

Outstanding. The main manmade snow 5 km was perfect. The rest near perfect. At 3 PM, there was almost no one there! Well groomed and fast.

(Steve Smith)

First time this season at Hyland and it was great. I'd call the snowmaking trails excellent and pristine. The natural snow trails almost that good. Got out on the trails right at noon and it was nice not to fight the crowds, especially on Lake/Hill and the North Loop. Very nice work, TRPD groomers!

(Dave Carlson)