Good Afternoon XCkiers, Snowshoed longer loops past 2 days, N & S. Freezing rain last night, 3/4" soft powder at dawn, just at 32.0F. Went out on snowshoes today, targeting the outer loop, maybe 5/8 mile, is that 1K? Thin, soft crust it seemed, sank in but pulled out easy. Took giant steps, went fast. Got into training zone a couple times. Access opened up to big hillside hayfield across road. Just a few inches of cold powder and we'll have ALL those new slopes over there. Not a childhood dream exactly, but going on 30 years anyway. Happy Trails, Skishark 0\/0