Eastern Sierra ice skating
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Bill Taylor skates Lundy Lake last week, after cold temps made for perfect skating conditions. Photo courtesy: Sherry Taylor. -
Davis Taylor takes a lap on Crowley Lake. Photo courtesy: Bill Taylor. -
Justin Kelly plays hockey on Laurel Pond. Photo courtesy: Bernie Rosow. -
Janet Carle and Sherry Taylor enjoy Grant Lake. Photo courtesy: Bill Taylor.
Locals took to the ice during the holidays, when cold temps made for great skating on Laurel Pond, Grant Lake, Crowley Lake, the Alkali Ponds, and Farmers Pond, among others.
As always, “front country” ice skaters should come prepared with ice screws to test ice thickness, ice picks, a throw bag, rope, and warm change of clothes. Don’t skate on ice that’s less than three inches thick, and be aware that there are faults and thin spots in the ice that, regardless of these precautions, can still be dangerous. Ice can be thinner around rocks, where streams come into the lake, and near sunny shores.
For more information, and the latest skating spots, visit the Eastern Sierra Ice Skating group page on Facebook.
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