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    January 5 2008

White Pass Nordic Center

Shannon Haley and Russ Gilsdorf spent the better part of the day cross county skiing on perfect groomed tracks at White Pass.    We debated on Friday night if we should go or not because of the rain and high winds in Olympia.   Shannon eventually made the  call, so off we went.   The roads were clear, the weather was beautiful and the snow was as good as it gets for track skiing.   The sun poked through the clouds a few times, it snowed lightly most of the day and there was no wind.   Who would have guessed the weather would have been so good up in the mountains while it was so bad in Olympia.   I suppose there is a 6th sense you have when you are born in the PNW those of us that moved here will never have.

 
        The White Pass Nordic center is only $10 for the day and has more than enough trails for adventurous beginners like us to explore.   There is a nice Yurt to eat lunch in and get suited up for skiing, or just to warm up if you get chilled while out on the trail.   
   
We skied about 7km and had to cut our day short due to family obligations, but will return soon to explore the rest of the trails.  

more info at www.skiwhitepass.com

     
           
 

       
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