Day 5: State Hospital Meadows -- Happy Newf Year!!

With a fresh four inches of lake effect Benzie beer foam style powder on the ground, I took to the meadows behind the former Traverse City State Hospital. The rolling hills and thickets sit above what was once the farm fields of the massive institution.










The largest of the old barns next to the first of the hills:







For the first time, I got the true feel of the Fisher Rebound nordic cruisers in combination with Voile 3-pin bindings and Asolosport Leathers. While I had many awkward moments, I also had an equal number where things came together with the gear and my technique, both uphill and downhill. After a couple laps, I'd had enough to be both tired and wanting more. Satisfaction enough. I'll be back for more.



The old State Hospital on New Year's Day: