Dave and I headed off early this morning to check our favourite skating spots to to see where else we might be able to skate if/when the ice comes. We took our skates despite not expecting to skate at all. First stop was Poolburn to check the road conditions and the water level. A bit of skim ice around but great to be out in the hills again.
We met a Poolburn 'local' and having a chat decided to head on via the Old Dunstan Road to Paerau. Last day of the season the road is open and great to travel through. A bit of snow around the top section and after checking a few snow ice pools I had the seasons first skate. Fab to be on the ice again in a great setting. First effort earned me some wet feet then found a shallow pond and had a great (but creaky) skate. Hard to get off the ice.
Headed down to Paerau with a few stops to look at the view. Up over the Old Dunstan to Great Moss swamp on a muddy road. A bit of exploring then stopped off to 'wash' the truck in a ford then home.
Great day out.
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| Skates on! |
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| Wet Feet! |
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| Its enough! |
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| Checking the skim ice |
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| First good skate of the season - hard to leave |
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