XC SKI REPORT
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, XC Skiing at Great Brook Ski Touring Center
Leaders: Margie & Tony Lee
Skiers (6): Margie, Tony, Barbara Martin, Betty Salzberg, Susan Broome, and Susan Sabin.
We purchased tickets and met by the pot-bellied stove in the barn. The day was clear and bright with a starting temperature of 13, but no wind. Tuesday's Great Brook xc ski report was that conditions were "generally good", but we soon discovered a lot of bare spots, with exposed rocks and roots. There were a couple of hard falls, but, fortunately, no real injuries. [One person quit after an initial assessment of the trails.]
We made steady, but slow, progress, especially compared to the Harvard xc ski team that breezed right past us. There were a few areas of powder snow reminiscent of Monday's conditions, but we all agreed that Great Brook was not great today. Thanks to the participants for their patience and perseverance. Most of us enjoyed being out on this beautiful winter day.
Four of us went for apres-ski lunch at Fern's Country Store in Carlisle.
Report by Margie Lee.
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