Establishing tracks for the days and hopefully weeks to follow has been my goal. Walkers had used yesterdays tracks. While skiing I was wondering if the Bloomington parks would install signs asking hikers to avoid cross country tracks and whether such signs would help or hurt this problem. More snow was predicted for this evening. A little crusty on the top, but good skiing in track or creating new tracks.
Skate skiing is possible, but the crunchy top layer makes the skis a little too directional.
The top layer of ice softened even more, making the skiing better yet. The snow is excellent for skiing every where in the area. Anyone not skiing now, is not trying. Those who hate snow are hoping for a meltdown. Neighborhood skiers have set tracks and I added some new routes.