One thing that is nice about our little place in the Adirondacks is it's proximity to the (not so) secret stashes. We had to pull one out today as a little Monday scouting mission revealed skiable snow not too far away! Our guests were thrilled to be out on skis on nice soft snow, and a 9.5 mile trek was the the perfect way to loosen up the ski legs. For their first day on skis, they were all very happy.

Rhyme Ice in the High Peaks.

Making tracks, laughing like kids.

No slide, no fun -- glide wax time.

Taking in the view.

We made it! Time for lunch...