I am not a winter lover. Even as a 6th or so generation North American, I do not enjoy the cold and snow. The older I get, the less I like it. However, after my time in Iceland, and reading research on how happy Norwegians are in the winter, I have decided to embrace it. I decided I needed a winter activity, and I picked snowshoeing.
For the last week or so, I have been a snowshoer. So far, it is great. We are blessed to have access to a number of acres of woods in the hills behind our house, so we don't have to go anywhere. Hailey has only managed to pull me over once (the first time we tried it). For the most part, Phod can run free (although he did run off on Wednesday). As long as the weather isn't too cold, I can see doing this several times a week.
These pictures are the first taken with our new camera (not replacing our fancy Cannon, but for doing things it can't, like be dropped in the snow - which is the first thing I did - and going underwater), the Olympus Tough-4. I will be able to play with it more and get better pictures when the Man goes with us. It is hard to do with one hand.
Here is some of the winter beautiful!
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| Phod loves to run along the trail or bounce in the bush to make new trails. |
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| In places the snow is over Hailey's armpits, she has to swim! It is great exercise for her. |
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| A spot in the bush |
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| Almost home. Can you make out our house? |
What beautiful winter scenes. Oh I do wish that we do haf a nice load of snow sumtime fur me to play in (although I nose Mum would rather we didn't)
ReplyDeleteYour snowshoeing sounds like a great funs and Phod and Hailey look to be enjoying themselves as well!
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
bravo - that is the right attitude - take on winter and beat it - just glad it is you and not me - I will think you tracking through the snow as I sit on the beach watching the boys play in the warm sunshine :) :)
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ReplyDeleteIt is so true that we just need that little alteration in attitude to adapt better to what there is, rather than ruing what is not... congrats on the new activity and am super impressed with the neatness of the modern snow shoe!!! Wow, I almost wish we had that kind of winter instead of the soggy soggy soggy kind we which has hit the UK.... YAM xx
...and I realise I countered my own argument there! Maybe I need to by bigger galoshes... Yx
DeleteHmm, now this is definitely a way to counter the Winter blues...put on some fun snowshoes and enjoy the snowy moments! I love it and it looks like you all had a great time!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That is a lot of white stuff. OMP - I would get lost in all of that. So beautiful. We never get it here though. XOXO - Bacon
ReplyDeleteI don't like the cold either. But, thankfully it doesn't really get all THAT cold here... I don't think I'd know what to do with myself with all of that snow.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of winter beauty!!! If only snow didn't have to be so cold ;-).
ReplyDeleteYowza, that's a lot of snow!! I'm glad I live down in Texas where we never get more than a few inches!
ReplyDeleteWe would NOT have noticed your house if you hadn't Mentioned it...
ReplyDeleteNow here is what we think about WINTER.... it is nice to Look at ... in PICTURES... butt remember... with Pictures we don't FEEL the COLD.... and WET and FREEZING stuffs... Having to PEE OUTSIDE in winter is Tough Stuffs...
We will just enjoy YOUR BEAUTIFUL winter Pictures... and Stay WARM doing it.
I am not a fan of Winter either! But the collies love the snow, so we tolerate it for them! Lol
ReplyDeleteI bet everyone was tired and worn out, but happy when you got back home, that was great exercise. We was watching Good Morning America where Amy went to Iceland, it looked so beautiful!!!! stella rose
ReplyDeletewe have yet to have any kind of snow like that this season...I DO like the fluffy snow (the first time it falls), after that, it can hit the road! DakotasDen
ReplyDeleteWE don't mind the snow if it isn't super cold. Mom is not a cold person either and we are finding out that Mabel does not like the cold much. While she is outside she will eat the snow and ice but as soon as she comes in she will lay by the heat vent!
ReplyDeleteSmart to find an activity to help you embrace winter!
hugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
Normally I like a little winter but after last year, I'm through with the season, to be sure. Last winter nearly did my peeps in and I was not far behind. Hoping for a little less cold and a whole lot less snow in 2016. purrs
ReplyDeleteNormally I like a little winter but after last year, I'm through with the season, to be sure. Last winter nearly did my peeps in and I was not far behind. Hoping for a little less cold and a whole lot less snow in 2016. purrs
ReplyDeleteOhhhh those are some beautiful photos. I see your humans ski so that does making getting out a little more fun. Being mom is an older than dirt southern gal...learning to ski was not an option.
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your bfff
That does show winter beautiful! Mom's favorite winter activity is watching out the window. I like snow, but if it touches my belly, I get scared and turn to stone. Then Mom has to carry me. We are the perfect pair.
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Cupcake
Wow! What a lot of wonderful snow you have! We've only gotten a tiny bit so far and it's definitely not enough!
ReplyDeleteThat's the best philosophy. Just get in there and enjoy it! You can always cuddle up in front of the fire later.
ReplyDeleteMom and dad have snowshoes so I will remind them to get them out. BUTT mom is a spring and fall kinda hooman.
ReplyDeleteKeep Calm & Bark On!
Murphy & Stanley
That looks so fun!
ReplyDeleteI too hate winter weather and the older I get, the more I dislike it. Good for you for embracing it though and enjoying snowshoeing! I've never tried it but have heard that it's a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteSnow, glorious snow!!! How we would love to run that trail with Phod and Hailey!!! It looks so pretty too.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Ciara and Lightning
That's a way to embrace it all right. Plus really good exercise
ReplyDeleteWoofs,
Lily & Edward
Hi hi hi! Ojo here! Winter is indeed beautiful. And wow, that looks pawesome - can we come snowshoe at your house???
ReplyDeleteThat is a great way to embrace the winter. So far we haven't had enough snow to do any winter activities.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh you are REALLY making me miss living in the mountains! I loved snowshoeing and cross country skiing when I lived in Breckenridge. It looks like you all had a blast!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the winter - but I enjoy So Cal's winters. :) I didn't love the winter when we (briefly) lived in Canada and Philly. But those pics sure are pretty! Snow is very pretty - but I only like to visit it. Some day hopefully we'll get to take Rita to play in it! (We hoped for snow on our recent vacation, but it ended up being really warm and sunny.)
ReplyDeleteLucky you. That looks like a great place to snowshoe. It reminds me of the forest around our cabin.
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