Seems like a late start this season – but we were able to get out today and strap on the snow shoes for some off-trail exploring.

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The amount of open water on the lesser streams surprised me

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The slope was steep ice and snow covered rock

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The landscape was rather monochromatic – Light snow and fog.

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Except where there was a dog involved

 

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Sally stood out in her new orange jacket

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A mug of hot orange cinnamon tea at the river bank concluded our walk.

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Breaking camp from Michael Hassey on Vimeo.