Big thanks to Marco Holla!-nder for showing the basics yesterday on
skate skiing fundamentals! More snow is in the forecast for Wednesday
after warm temperatures today, so cross your fingers.
Unfortunate timing on park tree trimming activities has rendered the
western-most .5-.75 mile of the trail unskiable, but the good word is
that this activity is a once every five year deal, so it'll be out of
our way. There are still 3-3.5 miles (6-7 mile loop from the
trailhead) of excellent flats and rollers for you to dial in your
technique.
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