Got to spend three more hours outside at Eastman today! Part 1: snowshoed the trails at Heath Forest and completed another Challenge punch card. Part 2: I skied all the trails (some big hills) at John’s Glen, including the rather treacherous Balsam Loops. The sun was shining and there was very little wind. However, everything was frozen solid from over 24 hours of extreme cold. By attending Mass first (0800), I was able to get started outdoors with temps close to 0 F (rose to 10 F by the end). I kept warm with four layers and continuous movement. By the time I finished (just after noon), crowds of people began to arrive and I was glad to head home. New motto: “The Cold Bird gets the Solitude”...
