Crystal Lake in Barton

Ken Stowe

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Jan 15, 2023, 10:07:52 PM1/15/23

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We met at the north end of this 760-acre lake (at Pageant Park). It was an especially satisfying skate with light orange peel hard grey ice 4 inches thick. As we cruised with a moderate tailwind southward the surface got progressively more noisy, (from clickety to clackety)but still solid fun. No hazards to speak of except a couple of 20 foot long puddles having popped up…easy to see/avoid and not threatening to swallow us.

Returning north into the 5mph wind was, well, just as you’d expect.

Tried my luck for lake trout later at sunset…nada.

Evan Perkins

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Jan 16, 2023, 7:22:37 AM1/16/23

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Thanks for the great report Ken, great to hear a report on the lake that is rarely reported on.

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Ken Stowe

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Jan 16, 2023, 7:51:15 AM1/16/23

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Good morning Evan. I am pondering skating today on the Moore Dam reservoir. The last time I was there. I had great luck departing from the recreational area by the dam. Easy on. Easy off. No board required. Any guess as to whether that is an easier on-ramp than Waterford Rd., or did I just luck out last time?

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Ken Stowe

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Jan 16, 2023, 7:53:25 AM1/16/23

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Good morning Evan. I am pondering skating today on the Moore Dam reservoir. The last time I was there I had great luck departing from the recreational area by the dam. Easy on. Easy off. No board required. Any guess as to whether that is an easier on-ramp than Waterford Rd., or did I just luck out last time? Thanks, K

“He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the promised land.”

Martin Luther King Jr.

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