Yesterday's rest was much appreciated during today's long hours of skiing. We took a break from traveling and spent the day in the tent, reading, eating, and resting our bodies which are now growing accustomed to the physical demands of winter travel. As we went to bed, clouds that had been dropping light snow all afternoon, where blown away by a strengthening wind.

We woke up to find that the temperature had plummeted overnight. The thermometer had dropped nearly 25 degrees! As we exited the tent, Saylix and Lichen shook off their snow-covered coats and stretched their legs. I wish I could get out of bed that easily.

Even through the temperature was -15°F, the sun's energy was still ready to charge our batteries. We secured the solar panel to the top of one of our toboggans and headed off across Cedar Lake.

The first 20 minutes or so of each morning is a contest to try and keep up with the dogs. After that time, when their enthusiasm has been curbed a bit, Lichen and Saylix fall into a steady trot. Their paws bound over the snow drifts, and their tongues hang out of their mouths to keep them from overheating.