Big loop at Kolapore. I tried my old CSM skis, which felt a lot faster than my touring setup. Conditions were good too, and I even picked up a handful of Strava crowns. Hope it’s like this for the virtual CSM gold, versus last week’s NWP slog.
Multi-pooch hike with the full Ford clan. Some packed trail, some deep post-holing. We let the big guy off leash in the snowy sections and he was fine. The Ford kids are hard core.
Snowshoeing1:04:00 [1]
Robbie Burns night snowshoe with the Doughtys and G-stix at Castle glen. Pics on Bash’s log for the curious.
11 AM
XC Skiing1:23:40 [3] 8.1 km (5.8 kph) +196m
Pretty River with Bash. Not great ski tracks but unbeatable views and scenery.
A bit of fast heavy snowmobile traffic near the end.
Took the dogs out- big guy was good off leash. We’re breaking a trail beside our ski tracks, at least on our property.
8 AM
XC Skiing31:51 ahr:141 max:162
3 PM
XC Skiing1:28:07 [3] 9.96 km (6.8 kph) +212m
Kolapore-paradise hwy with Bash. The heavy metal-edged skis and backcountry boots were going well with good grip and reasonable glide, so I pushed the pace a bit on the rock garden and climb up to the metcalfe turn-off. Peak winter!
Lumpy uneven run with the big guy. Should have used snowshoes. Brilliant bluebird day, but after having my eyes dilated by the specialist the sun was hard on them even with my darkest shades. Still so worth it.