Friday, January 9, 2009

About the Worst Conditions You Can Have

John and Mike P. (Dr. P.) got back tonight from their ski trip into the BWCA. And reported they had the worst conditions you can have on a winter ski trip. It was -27 at night and deep (12+") snow on the lakes. OK, so far so good; nice deep, powder snow and cold enough so you can see the stars freeze. (Sounds about right for January in northern MN.) But there was also a foot of wet slush under the snow which, of course, froze to their skis and the sleds they were hauling. OK, but at least they could take a short cut across the lake since it was frozen. No, they couldn't do that because of the  open water. I think pulling big rocks around the yard sounds like more fun.

1 comment:

Lisa said...

Oh I hate slush pockets, it is so hard to get your skiis slippy again! poor babies you needed a warm cabin!!