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Regardless of the time of day, the Red River Mutual Trail at The Forks is a wonderful winter experience. 

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Regardless of the time of day, the Red River Mutual Trail at The Forks is a wonderful winter experience. 

But there’s no doubt the river skating trail takes on a special aura under the cover of night.

PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Skaters warm up under the dome beside the Forks Market before venturing out onto the river trail.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Skaters warm up under the dome beside the Forks Market before venturing out onto the river trail.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Skaters blur with speed on the surface of the river.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Skaters blur with speed on the surface of the river.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Between the spans of the bridge.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Between the spans of the bridge.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A bridge is seen from the surface of the river.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A bridge is seen from the surface of the river.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A pair of friends lace up before venturing out on the river trail.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A pair of friends lace up before venturing out on the river trail.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A pair of evening skaters make their way from The Forks to the river trail.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A pair of evening skaters make their way from The Forks to the river trail.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Dressed in
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Dressed in "Habs" red socks, a skater side steps down from the Forks towards the Assiniboine River, carrying a support frame for beginner skaters.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Frigid temperatures this week were no barrier to skaters, cyclists and pedestrians on the river trail at The Forks.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Frigid temperatures this week were no barrier to skaters, cyclists and pedestrians on the river trail at The Forks.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Skates wait for feet at the rental store in the Forks Market. Skates can be rented for $5 a pair.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Skates wait for feet at the rental store in the Forks Market. Skates can be rented for $5 a pair.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Skaters blur around a family at center ice underneath the dome of lights at the Forks Market.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Skaters blur around a family at center ice underneath the dome of lights at the Forks Market.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A cyclist follows the beam of his headlight along the trail.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A cyclist follows the beam of his headlight along the trail.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A pair of players line up shots on the Assiniboine River.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A pair of players line up shots on the Assiniboine River.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A novice takes his first cautious steps onto the ice at the Forks Market's canopied ice surface.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A novice takes his first cautious steps onto the ice at the Forks Market's canopied ice surface.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A night time skater works on his stick handling as he rounds the trails towards the Scotiabank Stage.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A night time skater works on his stick handling as he rounds the trails towards the Scotiabank Stage.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A solo skater speeds away from the Forks, westbound along the newly opened River Trail.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A solo skater speeds away from the Forks, westbound along the newly opened River Trail.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A couple dressed for cold make their way across an old rail bridge spanning the Assiniboine River.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS A couple dressed for cold make their way across an old rail bridge spanning the Assiniboine River.

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