Tag Archives: cross-country skiing

Vol XXII – #43 – Leelanau State Park

Jim Burnham    January 28, 2023    4 Comments on Vol XXII – #43 – Leelanau State Park

  Patterns out on the north end of the lake are always interesting when the wind is left to paint a canvas. Took a ski run around Mud Lake up in Leelanau State Park. I always take in the view from the dunes when I go up there hiking or skiing. Happy 62nd Anniversary to Keith and Joanne Burnham!  … Read more »

Vol XXII – #42 – Back on the Breakwall

Jim Burnham    January 27, 2023    1 Comment on Vol XXII – #42 – Back on the Breakwall

  So, the snow came and went. Not much to speak of. But we did have some blue sky peak before that happened. Another light year for snow so far, and most of the north end of the lake is not frozen over. But, I’m seeing some promising signs at the mouth of the river. Still enough snow to ski… Read more »

Vol XXII – #41 – Some Snow

Jim Burnham    January 26, 2023    5 Comments on Vol XXII – #41 – Some Snow

Welcome to the first post of 2023! This is the extent of the blue sky for the day today. Light snow was falling for most of the day after this, sometimes heavy. I took the afternoon and cross-country skied the Good Harbor Trail. The loop was clear except for the southern half, which was littered with 10-15 old-growth trees that… Read more »

Vol XXII – #2- Birkebeiner Festival

Jim Burnham    March 1, 2022    5 Comments on Vol XXII – #2- Birkebeiner Festival

Not Leland related, but as we say, “Leland is where the heart is”. But this is a bit of inherited Norwegian culture that not many people have heard about and might find interesting. To say I’ve been busy the last couple of weeks is an understatement. I was with my girlfriend in Houston for a concert and to see a… Read more »