Across the lake and up the river

Upper Buskin canyon

Lately my afternoon ski has developed a routine.  I leave work, drive to the outlet of Buskin Lake, and XC ski across the lake and up the Upper Buskin River.  Then I return in my tracks, and pick up the kids from school.  This is one of my favorite skis, and one I have not been able to do for the last few winters. Buskin Lake has not frozen solid in a while.  But it is now!
Patrick

Lake outlet where I start my ski (right at the outlet the running water never freezes)

Buskin River Canyon

Skiing up the dry riverbed