Icicle River Snowshoe - January 5, 2025

It dumped again the previous night and the morning broke clear with glorious sunshine. So we had to grab the snowshoes and get out in it. We drove up the Icicle to the closed Bridge Creek Camp Ground and followed the River. It was magical; a perfect snowshoe.

The red Ponderosa pine bark is accentuated by the surrounding white. 

Little cabin in the woods

Heading back to the car

Orchard Snowshoe - January 3, 2025

 It was snowing hard and had been all night so we decided a snowshoe, out the back door and into the orchard, would be perfect. We met great friends and neighbors Michael and Kathy and we had a wonderful time.

Kay emerges from the garage into winter magic.

A large tracked vehicle created a nice track along the irrigation canal.

We were all smiles!

A lone pear was eft from the fall.

Michael reaches for forbidden fruit.

All our wet gear was left to dry while we all went inside to enjoy some hot cocoa.

Camas Meadow - January 1, 2025

 We started the new year off right enjoying the quiet of Camas meadow. It was good for the soul and put us in a right mindset for the year to come.

Kay and Kathy getting used to the crusty snow

We had a great day, but we did miss Michael.

Kathy models her new Christmas coat.

The Aspen groves are a highlight in the meadow.

Bagley Lake - December 23, 2024

 It was the first real snowshoe of the year. We had to go all the way to the upper parking lot of the Baker ski area to find sufficient snow depth. A couple of recent wet snow days left a  fresh layer of dense (wet) snow. It was fun to mentor Peter and is son Noah on their first snowshoe outing. In return they helped me get up when I fell. Age is catching up to me.

Lisa packed us a great lunch for us.

We stopped to view Nooksack Falls on the drive back. It was impressive