The storm was still not over as Ray M and I drove from the West Island to Mount Royal on Wed evening. But as we predicted, there were few cars on the highway and it was clear sailing. Maria, Helene C and Cheryl were the other fearless souls joining us on the mountain. The chalet was almost deserted. The rental counter was closed due to the “flabergasting” conditions (according to the sign they had posted). The trails had not been groomed of course so were following the skier-made tracks of earlier skiers. But any tracks in the open were quickly covered over by blowing snow so there was a good bit of track setting of our own. So it was slower going than usual and more work. But it was great to be out! Check out a few photos from the evening on the web site.
On Thursday evening, Maria, Monique M and I made a return visit to Mount Royal, setting out shortly after 6 pm. The trails had been groomed that day and the conditions on the mountain were truly excellent for the first time since December.