Descriptor of the day: Smooth. It remained overcast all day with very light snow falling. Kick and glide was very good as we started counterclockwise on Pipestone, a bit of new snow on good tracks. There was time at the junction to Mud Lake for a group photo:

at Drummond junction: Damian, Clifton, Anne, Rosanne, Barb & Philip

No views of any peaks at Mud Lake. We cruised up to the north end where we had lunch, then down the west side of Pipestone and down Hector:


Heading down the west side of Pipestone loop

Back up west Pipestone with the grip on the hills remaining excellent, to the Pond, then across Drummond and down east Pipestone. Not very busy, we only saw 8 other skiers and one hiker all day. Thanks everyone for the company on a really good trip.

Participants: Rosanne, Philip, Ron C/S/P, Barbara, Damian, Clifton, Anne.

Stats: temp -6C at 10:05am start, 0C at 3 pm finish. distance per map: 20.2 km. Animal tracks seen on the trails, but no critters. On the drive animals: a coyote near Calgary, a herd of elk in Canmore.

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