One of the driest and coldest Nov's in Fairbanks has left the trails in town a bit rough. So Brian and I headed to the White Mtns trail system in hopes that there would be a bit more snow. We were in luck--the trails were not only better--they were great shape and the scenery was outstanding. We are planning to get a group together next weekend to ski farther out to one of the public use cabins.
White Mtns trail junction
Brian and his hairy daughter Josie
Thats me rejoicing that the trails are fast and fun!
The first trip of the season into Tolovona Hot Springs was fun as usual. Me, Ted, John, Sharon, Lars, and Tina skied/walked/sledded the steep 12 miles in on Fri morning. It was wickedly windy at the trailhead but fortunately for us the temp was above zero so the wind chill wasnt so biting. Julie, Brader, Brian and Bernie arrived at 3am Sat morning with a dazzling display of northern lights brightening their trip in. Heidi and Chris strolled in Sat afternoon. It was between 5 and 20 below when we skied out on Sun but light winds made it a pleasant trip. Fortunately all the cars started right up and we didnt need to heat them up with the propane weed burner.
Here comes Ted is making the final push up the dome 
Trevor keeps cranking out the tunes
