Monday, February 25, 2013

Mill Creek

Is it really the last Monday in February already?  The snow was deep enough to make the three leaders huff and puff.  The hike was long enough to satisfy some of the followers who suggested the top of the low ridge was a good place to go back.
 
Perfect day, pleasant company, hardly even chilly.  Winter can be wonderful in the Rio Grande National Forest!
 
We'll do it again on the first Monday of March 10 a.m. from the S.F. visitor center.  My brother Rob and sister-in-law Debbie will probably be with us to demonstrate the Taos trudging techniques with snowshoes.
 
--Doug Knudson    Bring a friend!
 
 
Arrangements!  (I was so embarrassed about my dusty truck that I washed it with snow when I got home.)

 



Pine seeds are in the ground or in the squirrels

 



Ten in number and everbody happy.  The highway 160 runs SW  below the thick trees about 1/2 mile behind everyone--
we had the serenity of beautiful views and no traffic.

 



Elk or deer beds

 



Our alternate leader exposes his lower limbs to the cooling touch of the snow.
A summer destination in the background--Grouse Mtn.

 



The 2002 burn (in 2013).  Nature has its own timing.

 



Headed back--Views still pleasing

 

Friday, February 22, 2013

Sled Race Postponed!

Saturday sled race has been postponed until Saturday, March 2, 9;30. Meet at Tucker Ponds Road.

 

George Powell, president

Silverthreaders Club

Silverthread Outdoor Recreation Club

Monday, February 18, 2013

Snowshoeing with Silverthread Outdoor Club

Here are Rosetta's pictures of our short but strenuous snowshoeing expedition into public and private lands. We were nine in number on a beautiful day.  We found knee-deep snow.
 
We'll do it again in a week--next Monday departing at 10 a.m. from the South Fork Visitor Center.  We should get some more snow; if not, we'll go up to a higher altitude.

 
 
 
 
 
     

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Feb. 23 Sled Races

 

This is a reminder.

The downhill sled races will be on Feb. 23rd. Hamburgers will be served with the trimmings. Bring chips, deserts or something that will go with hamburgers. Contact Joe Degrado at 873-5617 or jdegradoatsf@msn.com if you plan to go along. If you don’t have a snowmobile, let Joe know and he will get you a ride. He needs to know Feb. 19 if you are going to participate so they can make sure they have enough burgers. If you have any questions contact Joe.

George Powell, president

Saturday, February 16, 2013

February Club Meeting

 

The Silverthread Outdoor Club Meeting is February 19th, 6:30 PM potluck meal, 7 PM club meeting at the South Fork Community Building.  Hope to see you there.

 

George Powell, president

H 719-873-5902

C 719-850-0080

Email ghp0181@gmail.com

 

 

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Pictures

Hope you enjoy the pictures.

 

Looking South from Blowout Pass

 

 

Bennett Peak

 

 

 

The beauty of winter

 

 

George Powell, president

Silverthreaders Club

Silverthread Outdoor Recreation Club

Monday, February 11, 2013

7 Snowy Photos mid-Feb.

Fourteen frosty folks enjoyed the gentle snowfall and wallowed a bit in new, knee-deep snow as we trudged about on the lower levels of the East side of Sentinel Mountain.  Walking that mountain gives a beautiful view of South Fork.
 
Welcome to the Hutsons who came all the way from Texas to play in the snow for a few weeks.  Thanks to ever-ready Jim Patterson for helping with trail-making.
 
We'll do it again next Monday 10 a.m. departure from the Visitor Center. The predicted snowfall absence may allow us to get to some places where we haven't been this winter.
--Doug Knudson   719-873-5239
 
28 feet head up the slope

 



Ponderosa Pine fixed in a wiggle

 



Resting spot

 



Looking North--we'll get on those two mountains this summer.

 



The youngsters enjoy the snow.

 



Snowmen on the loose

 



Wasn't that fun?

 

Friday, February 8, 2013

Feb. 23 Sled Races

 

The downhill sled races will be on Feb. 23rd. Hamburgers will be served with the trimmings. Bring chips, deserts or something that will go with hamburgers. Contact Joe Degrado at 873-5617 or jdegradoatsf@msn.com if you plan to go along. If you don’t have a snowmobile, let Joe know and he will get you a ride. He needs to know Feb. 19 if you are going to participate so they can make sure they have enough burgers. If you have any questions contact Joe.

George Powell, president

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Nordic Fun Day

 

If you guys are interested, the Nordic Club has an event this Saturday.  You are invited.

Thanks,

Bob Seago.

 

The Upper Rio Grande Nordic Club's Annual

Nordic Fun Day!

Saturday, February 9th

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Deep Creek Cross Country Ski Trail

(Forest Service Administrative Site trailhead)

Call 658-0888 or 658-2602 for information

Cross Country Skiing

Snowshoeing

Picnic Lunch

 

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Feb. 4 snowshoeing beneath Lobo Overlook

Ten snowshoers, some experienced, some developing, headed up the conveniently prepared road with deep snow cover.  All ten got down, at various intervals.  Winter wonderland surrounded us on all sides.  Warm temps and nice snow made this a dream walk.
 
Next week--we'll do it again, somewhere else.  Fresh snow (expected) may allow us to travel shorter distances.  Meet before 10 a.m. at the South Fork Visitor Center. Bring some water, a snack (we'll be home by 1 p.m. if all goes well), warm clothes, snowshoes.
New folks welcome-- Doug Knudson     719-873-5239
 
 

A few ready--several not quite.  Blanche and George.

 



Ten hardy snow-walkers on a beautiful, bright day.

 



Going down, anyone?

 



San Juan Mtns West of  Wolf Creek Pass

 



South San Juans

 



 

 

Blinding snow on a steep hill.