Ten skiers from the SONC and GPNSC skied the McLoughlin Trail in excellent conditions. With a firm base and 6 inches of new snow the crew had a great time heading up the Canal Trail and then down McLoughlin through the old growth. A highlight of the tour occurred on the McLoughlin Trail about halfway to the Summit Shelter. In the midst of chatting about seeing wildlife in the backcountry and remarking on the profusion of fresh rabbit tracks, we saw two rabbits: a big one and a little one.
Then we spied a weasel chasing the smaller rabbit round and round, The big rabbit tried to lead the weasel away, but the chase continued even as we reluctantly decided to ski on. What a true life adventure. Next, we were happily greeted at the shelter by Ranger Paul, who had already warmed the place up with a fire in the wood stove. What a lucky day!
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