Each morning as I drive by the Strathcona Wilderness Centre, I glance at the trails and see that there is still snow on the visible spots that can be seen from the road. I checked it out and am so glad that I did.

I wanted another outing with the kicksled before storing it away. Most of the snow is melted at the beginning of the trail so I had to carry the sled in to a start point. It wasn't too far. Once I was all set up and good to go, I didn't have to take any detours. There was enough snow around the loop to keep me mobile and sliding.

The sky was cloudless and the sun was shining brightly. In places the grass is beginning to show through but in most there is still 2-3 inches of snow. 

I chose to go just before noon so the surface was still solid enough so the sled maneuvered well. There were tracks from die-hard skate skiers on the trail but I didn't come across anyone else while I was out. 
The chickadees sang their songs to me as I made the most of the beautiful day.

It won't be long before all the snow is gone. When I got home, water was standing on the driveway. All the garden beds are rid of their snow blankets and much of the grass in the backyard is uncovered.

I hope I can still take the kicksled out for another outing but if that doesn't work out, the kickbike is ready for action.

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