We really should smooth out the trailbed of the whole ski trail so it all can be mowed… Until then, it is one foot in front of the other to complete the brushing. Best not to think about the end, just break the goal up into manageable chunks, and keep at it!

The lower loop is mowed and in quite nice shape, now shifting energies to the upper loop next. #LakersPRIDE

It is pretty gorgeous out here.

The day may have been full of trials and tribulations, but the SkiDoo started straight away. #WinterIsComing

It is activation time, with pre-race intensity for the weekend races. Training works! #LakersPRIDE

There’s always time for a little core strength after the workout!

It is a lovely day to tear around outdoors. Sisu says let’s go!

It is race day on campus, grinding out repeats of the College Drive Hill in skate, double pole, and legs only, plus an extra head to head effort for those who wanted more! #LakersPRIDE

Big welcome to the teams from Timmins, Huntsville, and Waterloo who made the trip to race with us today! #SkiCommunity

Big thanks to the event volunteers, including NipissingU Alumni Lynsey Bialkowski (with her daughter), now returned to North Bay and giving back to her team! Once a Laker, always a Laker!

Today’s race results here, as part of Cross Country Ontario’s standardized testing protocol. #IncrementalGains zone4.ca/event/2025/7qx…

It is a beautiful day to race!

It was a good day of rollerski racing here under sunny skies, dialling in middle distance pacing and double poling for days. #LakersPRIDE zone4.ca/race/2025-10-0…

This was a good course to work on the cornering in a classic race, getting as much acceleration as possible out of each turn. #LakersPRIDE

The terrain is the best teacher, so when you want to work top end speed, work fast terrain! #LakersPRIDE

There’s frost on the grass at the trailhead this morning.

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A reminder that the annual Conquer the Escarpment, Shelby Dickey Memorial Fun Run/Walk is coming up! Whether you want challenge yourself on a timed run up the College Drive hill and through the trails, or treat it as social hike, come on out! nipissingu.ca/events/conquer…

With the lower loop largely ready for snow, we are making decent progress on brushing the upper loop. Lovely in the bush this evening.