Snowshoeing Up the Hill

With 8 inches of fresh, powdery snow, it was time to tryout the snowshoes this past weekend.

                        Since this is new to us, it took awhile just figuring out how to put these on.

We were hoping to be the first to make tracks in the snow but the deer,rabbit and bobcats beat us.

                    Going up the hill was a lot more work in the snow but the scenery was worth it!!

                                            We even saw a rock walrus...at least I say we did.

           Lucky me, I was able to photograph this White-headed Woodpecker after trying for weeks!

Sometimes you get the unexpected. This is a White-breasted Nuthatch looking at you upside down.

             In the end, I highly recommend snowshoeing when you get the chance. It is easier to get
around in the snow than in boots. We need to figure out how to keep the backs of our pants dry. We
were soaked in the end.  Bundle up, enjoy the outdoors wherever you are and don't forget the hot chocolate!
                                                             Happy Valentine's Day!!