As of today, skiing conditions on the west half of the big lake are excellent. Despite the center of the lake being dotted with bare patches of sheer ice, there are several inches of dry snow all around the protected edges, perfect for setting one’s owns tracks. Tonight’s winds will likely remove all trace of today’s journey, but with a layer of powder snow on top of solid ice, conditions are perfect for making more tracks. Let’s hope the forecasted high temperatures hold off for at least a few more days of skiing!