How to Go Skiing in Hyland, Minnesota

Consider a ski trip to Hyland, Minnesota. This ski area is known for its beautifully groomed runs and amazing snowmaking capabilities. It's also known for being family-friendly and welcoming to snowboarders.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Credit card
• Internet access
• Computer

Book Your Ski Trip Lodging Reservations

1. Book your lodging through the Explore Minnesota Tourism Web site (see Resources below). You can also call (888) TOURISM to speak directly to someone.
2. Take advantage of the variety and quality of hotel rooms that are available in Bloomington. Hotel rooms in this area will be reasonably priced and offer some excellent views of the slopes.
3. Increase the excitement of your ski trip and book a room at a hotel that also offers an indoor water park. Rooms will typically be affordable, especially in comparison to other local hotels.
4. Book your room at a hotel located near the airport. Prices in this area will be higher than other nearby areas, but still moderately affordable.

Budget for Lift Tickets, Ski Lessons and Equipment Rentals

5. Plan to pay to use services that you will need. Ski equipment and snowboarding equipment are available for rent at the Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area, as are ski lessons.
6. Generate a budget for your lift tickets. The cost of your lift tickets will be based on when you want to ski. Prices are based on the following time periods: 9 a.m. to close, 12 p.m. to close, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. to close. The all-day pass is quite inexpensive.
7. Keep an eye on the current ski conditions by checking the updated snow report on the Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area Web site (see Resources below).

Research Travel Options for Your Ski Trip

8. Anticipate all of the fun that you will have on your ski trip as you land at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. This is the closest commercial airport to the Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area.
9. Take a rental car to the Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area, located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The ski area is located near East Bush Lake Road.

Discover What Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area Has to Offer

10. Get to know the park's terrain and formations. This park offers both Jib park conditions and terrain park conditions. It also offers a half pipe for snowboarders.
11. Map out the Hyland Ski Area in Minnesota. This ski area offers a base elevation of 900 feet and a summit elevation of 1,075 feet. It also offers 35 acres of ski zones, 55 inches of annual snowfall, 6 lifts and 14 trails.
12. Decide which runs to try out. This ski area offers beginners, intermediate skiers and advance skiers a good variety of runs. A full 40 percent of the runs are considered easy, 40 percent are considered more difficult and 20 percent are considered most difficult.

Tips & Warnings

• Save time by booking online. Because you don't need to interface directly with a customer sales representative, the reservation process is typically speedy.

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