XC Skiing 3:44:40 [3] 21.84 km (5.8 kph) +384m
Kolapore with Bash. See Bash’s log for lots of pics.
Perfect windless bluebird day, and good ski conditions with enough snow to cover all the rocks and no icy bits. I helped build and maintain these trails in the early 80s-90s, and they haven’t changed much. Still as good as I remember, and a very well maintained backcountry network.
Some good open hardwood hills, some magical winter wonderland sections through cedars and pines, some smooth doubletrack. I used my old backcountry skis, which were probably overkill in these conditions and tended to ice up if they got wet. Need to glide wax ‘em.
Groomed ski clubs are all very well, but on a day like this, this is what skiing is all about to us. We didn’t repeat a trail, and there are hours more skiing to be had on different trails.
Good to see the old U of T Outing Club cabin, where we spent many a weekend, and I was Cabin Officer for a few years.
One of the besk skis we've had in years. Must come back again in good snow conditions like this.