Conditions were pretty amazing for skate skiing while we were out. However one edgy skier (not from our group!) removed quite a few chunks of snow from the parkway, so if you are skiing in the dark, watch out, and do use rock skis. The classic waxing was apparently a bit tricky at that hour as the temperatures were around "classic hell", as Garry calls it. The classic tracks were also variable, from excellent to scary-thin. It is great to be out skiing again! I had forgotten how beautiful it is to be surrounded by snow.