The main lake, down by Bigwin Island, is still open. We're fortunate that our smaller bay is sheltered from the main currents, so freezes sooner. There's a really good chance we'll be able to clear off a rink during the coming week, in close to shore, if the weather stays cold!
Two of our young guests this week have been having a blast at the Ski School at Hidden Valley. They are now proficient at both skis and snowboards. Another set of guests have been tearing up (or should that be down?) the toboggan and tubing hill. The more these get packed in, the faster they get! Brian was able to groom a cross country ski track around the back fields -- we do need more snow before most of the trails in the woods are in good shape, but you can get a great ski in through the Pioneer Fields, with rolling hills and open spaces.
While walking along the shore to check out the conditions, we also found where the deer had been napping peacefully under the cedar trees at Beaver cottage. I love this shot -- which shows where Bambi's knees marked up the snow as the deer got up, and even shows the imprint of one hind leg where it was all tucked under.
It's a lot of fun to decipher the animal tracks in the snow at this time of year!
But not nearly as much fun as making those tracks. Be that with hiking boots, snowshoes, skiis - or paws... I love this shot of little miss supermodel Taffy, sporting the ChillyDogs jacket she got for Christmas, tearing up the shore.
Crazy weather, Nancy. I hope you get a ton of guests! You are such great hosts and your resort is fabulous.
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