Training Log Archive: Funderstormin

Went out before work to check out the Perry Hill trail system, which is renowned for mountain biking in the area and somehow I've never been on. I didn't bring snowshoes with me (fail) and after Tuesday's dump I knew I wouldn't stand a chance until the trails had been packed down a bit.

A few brave soldiers had been on the trails for a bit, so I was able to hike with just my microspikes until the trail ran out. My hopeful loop turned into an out and back but the trails were beautiful and I look forward to biking on them some time.

Half of the trail system is open in the winter for multi-use, but the other half is closed for deer wintering, which I thought was an interesting approach but wondered how the deer knew to stay on their side of the forest.

I was *sure* that yesterday was going to be my last ski while I was here because of the rain forecast, but when I woke up this morning I saw it wouldn't start until early afternoon, so I had to get out for one more short ski. Since time was of the essence, I went back to the Von Trapp trails in Stowe and skied some of the trails I did yesterday. The yearning to explore new trails was strong, but I did the sensible thing.

On the way back down the mountain, it started to rain heavily. Thanks Universe!