...Sunshine greeted nine hikers before they even left the circle - way ahead of predictions - and it simply got better from there! Clear blue skies accompanied us all the way from the end of Esten N to the shore of Esten Lake and back along well-packed snowmachine trails - thank you Keith, for keeping us on track! Except for a few icy sections along the main trail, solid footing, unencumered by snowshoes, was a treat despite the heavy weekend rain. Like birds perched along a telephone wire, we enjoyed our break in full sun, a view of the lake, and the company of friends perched on a very large log, which Keith also steered us to. With a nod to "Fred", who is still monitoring passersby - a mere shell of his former self - we made our way back to the beginning. It truly was a perfect day combining elements of winter hiking and the warmth of spring-like temperatures beautifully!
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