Did the 51/53 loop counter-clockwise: P17 > #53 > P19 > #51 > #53 > P17.

An exceptional day with the right kind of temperature and perfect ski conditions - 2 cm of powder on top of a firm trackset base. Doing the 51/53 loop ion a day like this does for me what people look for in meditation. It's so easy and so scenic. Gliding through spruce and pine bush broken with the occasional clearing on skis that are performing perfectly is, for me, a spiritual experience - I don't think this vieux bonhomme will make it into the conventional paradise so I'll grab my paradise now with days like today.

Skiing was quite easy. I started off with Start Racing Green as my kick wax but then switched to the V30 which worked perfectly; the Swix LF 6 gave very good glide.

These good classic conditions should last until Friday - then with the forecast warming we can see if we can find the same experience on skating skis.