I agree with David's comment regarding FP and CP conditions except for a slightly different perspective from having skated. CP is quite cut up in the skating track between the T-junction and Huron - classic would be easier for that stretch. Wrt the wax/style conundrum I would advise skating in the AM and waxless for the PM.

I went from P10 via FP and CP to #1 past the lookout and then returned via Ridge to Huron and then slowly slogging my way back to P10. It was a beautiful day but not a day for serious skiing - you ski a bit and then stop to enjoy a bit. In the lookout area I was able ski most of the way (with difficulty) and walked in the area of Etienne Brule. Past the Champlain Lookout #1 was great with a deep base (photo attached); Kari skied #1B - he said it was just as good.

There is still a 30-40 cm base up there with pretty uniform coverage. I've attached two photos to show the snow depth: Jo-Ann's snow gauge of the bridge at Gossip Corner and the side of a stream beside Ridge Road.

Kari has talents beyond fire-starting at Western - he has demonstrated a greater dexterity with duct tape than anything attempted by Red Green. Photo attached.

For Ken's benefit I've attached a photo of the NCC notice regarding the new bird feeder policy. From now on the Chickadees are on their and the Barred Owl at Herridge will have to start hunting for its squirrels instead of waiting for them to come to the feeder - it's a win/lose situation for the squirrels however.