Sentinel Mountain

Eve,Dick,Marilyn,Penny,Doug,Ozzie,Pat,Marty (photo by Linda)

Boulder Field in the Snow

We welcomed several guests who brought us to 14 who followed elk tracks through the boulder field and then onto Million Lake. The nippy temperature (about 0ºF) was ameliorated by the sun and the uphill start.

Penny's daughter Shannon, Linda's sister Tammy, the Roquemores, and the Johnsons enriched their Christmas visits with a pleasant walk through bright sunshine and pine shadows. We even found an exposed
and dry spread of needles for an early lunch.

The next holiday snowshoeing event will be close to South Fork on next Monday. Meet at the Visitor Center before 10 a.m. departure. Bring a snack or lunch. No pets, please. We'll end the hike with coffee at Blimpie's near Rainbow Grocery.

Coller State Wildlife Area

Eight well-wrapped snowshoers found the bright sun tempting enough to
brave -1° weather (at 10 am) to enjoy the beauties of Coller State
Wildlife Area and the surrounding Rio Grande National Forest. This
group knows the pleasure outdoor activity offers and the preparation
required to enjoy it. After a mile of making a path, a seat in the
snow, high above the Rio Grande, allowed for rest and an early lunch.

Going back to the cars was quicker; then we dallied over hot
chocolate at Blimpies.

Join us next Monday at the South Fork Visitor Center and float
through the snow. Bring snowshoes, warm clothes (you will warm up
during the walk), a snack, and a happy spirit. We leave at 10 a.m.

--Doug Knudson