Training Log Archive: 'Bent

So. Much. Snow! Ontario back country ski touring.
Skied from our door to the Kolapore trail, breaking trail in mid-shin deep powder. The main trail loop was broken by a few skiers, but lots hadn’t been skied in weeks.
New Chute and back up to the Cabin, where we broke trail for the whole of Marc’s Folly. We stopped to cut and move a medium tree across the trail.
Paradise hwy up the Wild Mouse. We’d planned to visit Dhaulagiri, but we would have run out of daylight, so up to Kingsway, Kolapore and home before dark.
Another great day, with almost zero repetition of yesterday.

Epic loop from the ABC2 chalet. Pics on Bash’s log,
Deep unbroken snow, and it pounded down the whole time.
We went to the top of Metcalfe rock, past the cabin and across the road to Duncan Crevice and Pinnacle Rock, then back on the blue bruce trail through the valley and in the cedars along the river.
Some massive valleys, big climbs, amazing bridges over the river in snow-choked gullies, waterfalls and cliffs, and some pretty technical stuff for the dogs, including descending a ladder. AD trotted down like a circus performer, but the big guy found it tricky.

Didn’t see a soul, not hiking or in a car. We saw one set of faint tracks.
Not bad right out the door, and we still have all the ski trails to explore next.

Note- Bzdog lost his boot just North of the ladder in the last 2k. Won’t see it until the next big thaw.

Commute.
On my return trip in the dark I saw a bright bike light heading towards me, but did a doubletake as I passed and realized it was Bash dressed up in Christmas finery and lights!

Solid run in to work and easier home in the dark after a long busy day.

Full workout 2 plus rehab.

Short outing with the dogs

Bash, Timato, MsTiny and Heidi were doing the Egg Nog mile, so I thought I’d run around. 1 warmup lap then 4 quicker.
Sadly no top end any more. Didn’t get past 4min/km, but given no speed work it’s no surprise.