Friday, February 4
Today, after all the gifts of snow we received, we had some of the best conditions ever for nordic skiing. Eleven Nordics met early and two joined us later. Upon our arrival at the Nordic Center at 9 a.m. the temperature was 9°F; however, when we started skiing an hour later it had risen to 20° and the sun was shining brilliantly. Several of us were overdressed and had to shed layers soon. The sky was deep blue and the snow-laden trees sparkling. Two guests who were new to xc-skiing together with a couple of us skied Snows Brook, turned around, then Lower Fletcher and back. Two Nordics skied Criterion and the rest of the group went up Sloppy Joes with Bob. The plan was for them to ski back via HB Highway where I had planned to meet them. There were no skiers besides me on HB Highway! Thinking I missed them I returned to the Nordic Center. They weren’t back yet. Where were they? Half an hour later an excited and exhilarated group returned. They had taken a wrong turn at some point and ended up skiing Dry Joes and Drakes Brook all the way to the brook, then under the road and back via the Village Trail. Wow! A new group of expert Nordics! These were perfect conditions for Drakes Brook. In the Nordic Center, to go with lunch, we had homemade goodies: Bob had baked his famous delectable lemon bars, Lynn scrumptious chocolate chip cookies and I brought decadent brownies. Thank you, Bob and Lynn.
Joyce is recovering well and we miss her. To help her out Walt brought “rehab” ski poles to be delivered to her, namely crutches with ski baskets and hand straps.
What a great day. Next week: classic ski lessons.
Gigi
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