Finally, some snow to ski!

Outside the Meissner Shelter

We had some snow back before Thanksgiving here in Central Oregon, but scant amounts since.  With a foot or so of new dry powder we decided it was time to make the trek to the trails.  Meissner for cross country skiing was great.  Despite the crowded trailhead parking lot, which was mostly full of folks there for a high school race, we found empty trails and very good snow for our outing.  The next day, we used our "free" early season day up at Mt Bachelor - which was great also.  Sun, blue skies, and fresh snow; it was a good weekend in Bend.