Day 6 (Snowstorm)

Day 6 of Crossing Michigan for Margy's Transplant was snowy!

I skied from the city of Grayling to Bear Lake. 20 miles covered today, 121 miles total since leaving Lake Huron. The weather was a well forecasted winter storm; 14 - 23 ' F (4 - 11 ' F windchill), with heavy snow. Snow fell at a rate of up to 1-2 inches an hour, and 8 inches of new powder piled up before I stepped off my skis. The route was almost all snowmobile and atv trails through pine forest, some of which was shared by Shore to Shore Trail. Lots of snowmobilers out. I had to listen carefully and get ready to step off the trail frequently so I didn't end up under a bear cat. Fresh snow and my third pair of used skis this trip (thank you REI!) made for fast conditions. My arms and legs are tired after pushing it hard today. As hard as it feels to keep pushing, I know my challenge is nothing compared to what Mom must feel everyday. See more Day 6 photos and map here.