The winter comes closer and closer but a run to Elfin Lakes is never a bad choice.

For a long time it’s been snowing on and off on the mountains. I don’t remember when we saw the first new snow of the season, July? Or maybe that was the last snow of last season… Right now the snow line is just above the Olympic venue but until we get enough snow for good skiing we keep putting in some good dry land training.

There’s endless of awesome hiking opportunities in the area but Elfin Lakes is a favorite. If you skip the hiking part a run instead, 3 hours will give you a good workout. Starting at the parking lot at an elevation of 900m, climbing up to 1650m and then down to Elfin Lakes at 1400m. Keep going on the Saddle Trail, turn around and take the same way back. 3 hours of great running. You could easy make it way longer, but not this day.

Last time we did this run was with a clear blue sky and we were running in shorts and t-shirt. This day was a little colder and cloudy, but also with fresh snow on the ground reminding us that winter season is close!

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