Outdoor skating
The answer to this question is not simple. Some places plow and sprinkle the surface to provide a skateable area. There may well be large open areas wind blown and fairly smooth; however, the Lake is very big, and there is movement which can cause fissures and rifts to occur, and these can be very dangerous to skating. Do not get too close to docks with bubblers, the area for some distance may not be safe. Also, if there has been some surface melting during the day and refreezing during the night it is possible to have spots not as strong as others, and, if you are skating along and hit one of these you can take a nasty fall. The fact that you see snow mobiles on the ice is not an indicator that the surface is good for skating. If you are staying at a specific place, contact them to ask this question. Under okay conditions skating on the Lake is a fabulous experience. Good Luck to You.
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