This winter, I discovered a new hobby - snowshoeing. Basically, it's plain ol' hiking, but much better. These pictures are taken from a few different trips to the Cascades (about 45 minutes east of Seattle). The crazy thing is that the Cascades will have over 100" of base snow while Seattle will get absolutely nothing all winter. I have no idea how it happens, but I love it. Living in the snow stinks, but driving 45 minutes to play in as much snow as I could possibly want - that's just fantastic.
I love the way it settles undisturbed on every rock or branch, no matter the size.
This is a frozen lake up in the mountains
stopping for a bite to eat
for some reason, this picture makes that ledge look narrow and perilous - it wasn't. I think we actually jumped off that ledge - the snow is so deep and soft that it's like landing on a big, fluffy bed.
Getting close to the top!
1 comment:
Hi Honey,
What a view. And what an experience. I remember the time Grandpa and I, with another couple traveled to Seattle. We believed it to be beautiful country. The snow capped mountains took our breath away--in the middle of August.
I love you, Grandma.
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