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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Catskill Bushwack

The VPo Man was not only with us in spirit, but so were his Lekis.

A pretty pine

Looking at Wildcat from Spruce

A lot of ice on the trees

The MC contemplating on what to do next

Winter!

More of the sun.  It was such a gorgeous day.

It's nice to have a place to go to find winter when it's not there

I know what he's thinking

Smart man, he brought his Thermos

Late afternoon sun


The MC and I made our way to the great bushwacking country of the Catskills.  If winter was not going to come to me, I would go to it.  This would be one of the first times in quite a while that I would be using snowshoes in powder as opposed to a well worn track.  It was just a beautiful day out.  Next year I hope we get some real snow.  If that happens I hope to get out and do some real hardcore snowshoe hikes.  Today, I was reminded of how much I enjoy being in some deep white powder.

1 comment:

  1. I'm guessing that maybe the MC's trail paid off this season. Glad the poles are being put to good use. I actually bought the same pair down here right before I set off for the south.

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