Snow Day!

I’d forgotten how satisfying the squeak and scrunch of clean snow under your shoes can feel!

We went up to Mount Washington last weekend, hoping for some snow deep enough to justify all the time it took to dig out our snowshoes. We weren’t disappointed! All the worryingly warm rain fell away as we turned onto the road winding up the mountain. We thought it would be a sludgy and wet experience, but as we climbed we emerged from a layer of rain and fog into clear skies and bright sunshine. Imagine our alpine delight!

Snow!

We spent an enormously enjoyable few hours exploring the various trails, wandering between tall trees and crossing open spaces. One trail followed a small creek, and it bubbled and gurgled along beneath us as we bubbled and gurgled along the banks.

We stopped for an all important mid morning snack, some Dutch dark chocolate since you were wondering, easing ourselves down into a little hollow, pushing the snow into comfortable back rest. It was so quiet! I’d also forgotten how peaceful a snowscape can be on a calm and sunny day. Living by the ocean is wonderful, but between the wind, storms, waves, barking sea lions and all, it isn’t quiet. The contrast was noticeable, and we remarked upon it, thus spoiling the silence…

Shhh…

Later, as a reward for facing the trials of the trail, we sampled a beer or two in the Gladstone Beer Company taproom. Can we recommend their porter and their Pilsner? Yes, we can!

Yes we can!

All in all, a fine alpine day – crisp snow, new trails, new beer, all making for a new favourite trip. I wonder if it is snowing up there this coming weekend?

Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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I am a would be outdoorsman - that is if I had more time, skills and knowledge. When I can, I love being outdoors, just camping, hiking, snowboarding, xc skiing, snowshoeing, paddling a canoe or trying something new. What I lack in ability, I make up for in enthusiasm and having a go. I'd never really survive for long out there in the wild, but I enjoy pretending I could if I had to...

14 thoughts on “Snow Day!”

      1. you ever learn how to make harnesses out of lamp wick? Good to know If your leather or plastic harness breaks and I can guarantee you they’ll break when yo are far from camp!
        Cheap and strong too!

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  5. I am so happy for you two to have enjoyed a snow-filled weekend celebration. What a thrill that you could leave the rain behind and ascend into the world of snow. I loved hearing about all the aspects of snow that I, too, had forgotten–the crunching sound and feel, the fluffy playground, and the blissful hush. I’ve never seen a snowshoe, so I found that interesting to see. What a pleasure to see your happy weekend, thanks pc.

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  6. What a wonderful weekend and love the snowshoe photo!!🙂 Glad you were able to leave the rain behind and I’m jealous of the winter solitude. Seems lately every time I go outside to what I think is a quiet snowy morning, I have a bunch of turkeys gobbling at me. I’m still debating the snowy solitude vs. gorgeous noisy beach thought. I think you need to keep checking the forecast for another snowy weekend in the mountains. Enjoy the week and don’t forget to cheer on the Bengals!!🏈🙂

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