20 Jan 2022 Deep Snow Skiing in the Falaise

 A disorganized group of skiiers set out from different points and times to check out the deep snow on the Western Path in the Falaise.  They were not disappointed.




One group headed west as far as the Ski Chute before tuning down to the Bande Verte.



Once out in the open they headed downwind to the Eastern potion of the Falaise.


Passing by the volunteer handiwork, they looped back along the Eastern Trail.




They took note of upcoming He Man work projects....

The Murder of Crows....


Some familiar faces appeared....


Then back to the Valley of the Birds.






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