The skating was really good on the north (near) side of the lake. That side has been scoured more by wind. An inch or two of soft corn snow on top of the ice made for fast, fun skiing. As a bonus, you get to impress the tourists who stare at you wide-e
Date: 03/26/2006
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Towards the far end of the lake, where Portage Glacier is, the snow was deeper and softer. No more skating - we had to double pole.
Date: 03/26/2006
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A small iceberg frozen in the lake for the winter. These things can roll over - even during the winter. This one was right next to the shore, and probably beached underneath.
Date: 03/26/2006
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Portage Glacier
Date: 03/26/2006
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Date: 03/26/2006
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Linda attempts to ski up the face of the glacier. (actually she's not that close, the zoom lens make the glacier look closer than it is)