Given that there was only 12 cm of snow Monday - compacted down to 2 to 3 cm at best, the North Loop was quite good. Yes there were places where the pavement was showing. And yes, they're easy to see even at night without a light. Maybe roller skiing poles (or sharpened tips) would be a good idea? The classic tracks are a writeoff - dirt, grass and ice interspersed with snow doesn't look like it makes for good skiing. All in all a good night ski to start the season - lots of people out and good headlamp etiquette on display.