We spent Christmas at my aunt and uncle's house in rural Minnesota, eating scalloped potatoes, creamed corn, green bean casserole, and ham. We also ate the traditional Norwegian lefsa. What a delicious meal!It was very windy and cold, so we didn't venture out for a ski. Instead, we drove a couple hours north to a friend's lake cabin to spend the night.
The next day was just as cold, but not windy. After checking out the after-Christmas sales in Baxter, Minnesota (and waiting for the -14F temperature to rise), we headed over to Northland Arboretum for a ski. A crystal clear day, we did feel a bit of warmth from the sun, but the snow--what little there was--remained cold and slow. There had not been enough snow to set tracks yet, so it was pretty messy skiing. Here's a view of the trails:
After we warmed up a bit, it was fun to check out some new trails and also go up and down some gentle hills. There are lots of little loops through the woods, and some of the trees are labeled, so it was also fun to see the variety of trees and know their names. Here's a view from one of the higher spots:
The next day was just as cold, but not windy. After checking out the after-Christmas sales in Baxter, Minnesota (and waiting for the -14F temperature to rise), we headed over to Northland Arboretum for a ski. A crystal clear day, we did feel a bit of warmth from the sun, but the snow--what little there was--remained cold and slow. There had not been enough snow to set tracks yet, so it was pretty messy skiing. Here's a view of the trails:
After we warmed up a bit, it was fun to check out some new trails and also go up and down some gentle hills. There are lots of little loops through the woods, and some of the trees are labeled, so it was also fun to see the variety of trees and know their names. Here's a view from one of the higher spots:
These are some nice trails, and there are lights for night skiing. I wish Fargo had a place like this!
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