Amazingly clear blue January sky about 16 hours before the snow storm began.
Camp Westminster view from lakeshore across Higgins Lake - south, southeast.
The glittery effects of freshly fallen snow are hard to see in this view, but they are there.
Camp Westminster seen from frozen Higgins Lake in middle January.
Powerful silence in the snowy woods at RAM conference center, Higgins Lake.
Awards Ceremony to conclude the 2009 Michigan Ski for Light: Steve P and Kim E at the front.
Snowy Saturday afternoon practice for skiers and guides; also for the sit-ski (foreground).
Welcoming Ceremony and introduction of skiers and guides; brief training basics: Kathy E and John R at podium.
Sunday race day at the trail head: speediest for 2009, Peter M, at far right preparing for a 36' performance.
Registration, room assignments, nametags and waivers.
Saturday talent show before the evening DJ dance: David W at the mic.
A friendly game of UNO with the Camp Westminster crowd.
Late afternoon January sunlight amid the snowy trees.
Before the new snow began, the roof already had been shoveled off along the eves.
The sound of trees laden with heavy snow.
Big icicles on the Straits building.
Name tags and waivers: Jim and Ted E.
Haywagon loaded up for the ride out to the two ski locations.
Bench seats built onto the haywagon; heavy snow on the trees.
The haywagon, courtesy of the Roscommon Lions Club, leaves from the front of the conference center.
Getting ready for the timed run on Sunday morning.
Steve presents Scott with a ribbon for the 2009 Citizens' Rally.
Kathy presents John with a ribbon for his part in the Citizens' Rally.
Ribbon to Jenison for his time on the Competitive Track.
Kathy presents the ribbon for fastest race to Peter M.
Wrapping up with the Ski for Light Song.
The Chorus and a couple of the several verses written for the Ski for Light song.
