Finally, I was able to get out for my first cross country ski of the season! I could not have ordered up a more perfect day: clear sky, bright sun, -7 C air, a fresh, fluffy dusting of snow on the well-groomed trail. The route which normally would take about 45 minutes took 2 hours! Every few strides I would have to stop, take in the magical surroundings and capture some of the scene with my camera. Lindor, my faithful chocolate lab/ski partner patiently gnawed on a piece of tree or darted in and out of the bush during the delays. It was absolutely, breathtakingly beautiful.
More pictures to follow…