Training Log Archive: div

Soda Springs, near Tahoe, Ski-O

First time on skies in 2 years. Were late because of freeway 80 closure due to zero visibility in the mountains and many incidents. Could take backcounty roads, but hesitated, was not sure about driveability, and if road is cleaned from snow. Tapio risked and saved more than 1 hour. We staid for 2+ hours in the traffic, not moving at all for a long time. Was wise enough to drive Subaru, didn't spent time putting chains, and driving was way faster and safer.

Weather was really bad, strong wind with snow, children with grandpa managed to get only 1st control on White (not speaking that white was 4km, 6.5km optimal route) and were back. I took white map by mistake, but didn't feel sorrow, as for the first time was quite tired by the end. Also, trails were groomed in the morning, with 5-10 cm fresh snow, which made skating hard task. Last 3 controls were already collected when I got to them, missed control pickup party by some 5 min, not more.