A guy on XC skis passed us on the way up. We stopped a few times to de-layer, as usual. I really enjoy the winter hiking, but I heat up so quickly---I haven't been able to find a happy medium where coats are concerned. Anyhoo, we made it to the cabin and took a peek inside. What a nice view it has looking out over the lake! We had a quick snack and decided to move on to the Blue Trail. There were a couple icy spots so we decided to put on the microspikes. Unfortunately, I managed to hurt myself while butt-sliding shortly after we started this section. I was sliding a little too fast, somehow dragged my right leg over a root or rock, hyperextended my left thumb and stopped a ski pole with my lower lip. Ouch! I got up, brushed myself off and kept on moving! 
Brian said this trail was a little "rugged" so I expected it to be really nasty, but it wasn't. It just rolled through some hardwoods, had some small inclines...it was actually fun! We had some interesting conversations over the course of 2.25 miles to Cat. Before we knew, we crossed the Yellow Trail and followed the BT to the last small stretch to the summit. The views again were gorgeous and the sky was bluer than blue. After quick snack, sock change, and potty break, we headed down to connect with the Yellow Trail. We saw several animal tracks--big and small--mostly deer and rabbit. I wished I had brought my little card from UpYonda, I probably would have been able to identify more. After, 3.25 miles, we made it back to the TH and signed out. We took a little longer than I expected, but I'm looking for exercise, not setting records : ).
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