Notes
Played hooky from City of Lakes Loppet long skate event, forfaiting participation in the Loppet Challenge. Oh well, the only challenge today would have been dealing with the crowds and poor snow. Instead I got up at 4:00 AM, drove up with Karl D, who did just like me. We joined Tom, John, Joe, Heather, Matt and special guest, his Birkieness Ben Popp for a ski on the Birkie Trail. I realized that I don't know how to ski on firm snow any longer, I need mashed potatoes. Should have done the Loppet. Just kidding, no regrets! What a morning, crisp and indeed very firm deck, which made the skis feel kind of squirrelly. But just awesome!