I was a bit worried about the wind today but in the end could not resist the lure of sun on fresh snow.

Started at P10. The parkway was suffering windburn, with terribly slow snow, blown-out tracks and decorations of leaves and occasional pine sprigs. However the wind seemed to have abated by the time I started (around 2:30), and the sunlight and fresh snow were intoxicating.

Burma was an enticing diversion from the slog of the parkway. Just a single track most of the way, one of the most enchanting skis of the year. I passed one skier going my way, and met one going in the opposite direction, an uncommonly quiet day for Burma. The sun was low, and the forest was wrapped in long shadows by the time I reached Ridge Road, but my camera was still functioning, proof that the weather was not nearly as cold as it has been. A quick visit to Etienne Brule to check for deer - no deer, but deep, trackless snow - and a visit to the Champlain Lookout and back on Ridge. Ridge was nicely groomed and the tracks were still in good shape, so it was a quick trip back to the car as the sun was setting. What a beautiful afternoon!