Four hardy women and four manly men joined forces to experience the flatness again. The snowshoes crunched over the frozen trail or sank slightly into 15" of granular snow.
We had little this winter, but it lasted us well. We expect a big spring dump, but who can tell?
Join us, if you'd be so kind on Monday just before nine.
Interpretive center parking lot. Bring snowshoes, snack, and hope it's not hot.
Waning winter
Now, where's that camera
Into the boulder field
Boulder field trudge
Dry spot
Yes, we have hardy hikers who keep going with bigger than normal shoes and willing, happy, spirits.
Dove Ranch and Rio Grande National Forest showed off gentle hills and lots of pinyons. Thanks to Carol Dove and Mr. Montoya for chairs, cocoa and cider, and huge cinnamon rolls. Thanks to the ten snowshoers for their persistence and good humor.
More snow next week? We'll probably go higher in elevation. Meet at 8:50 a.m. at South Fork Visitor Center. Bring a snack, water, sunscreen, snowshoes, and a warm heart.
--Doug Knudson
