Lake Minnewanka skaters soak in clear conditions on mountain ice

Wild ice skating season usually only lasts a few days every year. It's the time of year when conditions allow the lakes to freeze over and give a crystal-clear view below with no snow in sight. Many skaters on Lake Minnewanka on Monday said it’s the best time to skate. "You can see the bottom, you can see the fish swimming around underneath," said Banff resident Corey Fedrau, who has been skating on the lake for 22 years. "I’ve skated it numerous times, end to end, which is a lot of