Midwestern Powder: On the Ground, Please

What a difference a day makes! After a 5 inch dump last night, I spent much of the day riding in the powder at what may become my favorite local area. But getting there was a challenge.

Of course, the snow that makes for good riding or skiing can make for treacherous driving. It took me a little bit longer than the usual driving time, but the drive was a bit more hairy than usual. Of particular note: the pickup truck driver who passed me, then settled down in my lane, not too far ahead of me, right as I was approaching my exit from the highway. Thanks to your inconsiderate behavior, I could not see the road with enough confidence to know exactly where the exit was. The only thing I could see through the snow you were shedding on my windshield was your tailgate.

My consolation: At least I didn’t end up in the ditch from misjudging the exit’s location. That and the fact that the next exist was only a mile away.