We took advantage of the lingering snow last Saturday and tried out my new back country set-up (the skis we found at a garage sale this spring). We parked at a place called Lupine Meadows, strapped on our gear and headed for the hills.
Tyler rolls out for the picture. The boys had a comfy ride in the sled and enjoyed
themselves more than we expected.
Creek crossing.
Bear tracks! Though we both were carrying bear spray, the tracks were fresh enough we decided to turn around here.
Back country skiing is so much fun. You can't glide like you can with cross country skis, but you can just about go anywhere, especially up hill. I hope we can do more of this next winter.
This was Boyd's position when we reached the car. It wasn't a very long outing, but just right to get us all tired out for a good nap when we returned home. I have to apologize for all the people pictures, but there was very little in the way of dazzling nature scenes. Not even a wild flower poking through - and the skies were pretty gray. We'll have to wait a few weeks for that.
We took advantage of the lingering snow last Saturday and tried out my new back country set-up (the skis we found at a garage sale this spring). We parked at a place called Lupine Meadows, strapped on our gear and headed for the hills. 
Tyler rolls out for the picture. The boys had a comfy ride in the sled and enjoyed themselves more than we expected.
Creek crossing.
Bear tracks! Though we both were carrying bear spray, the tracks were fresh enough we decided to turn around here.
Back country skiing is so much fun. You can't glide like you can with cross country skis, but you can just about go anywhere, especially up hill. I hope we can do more of this next winter.
This was Boyd's position when we reached the car. It wasn't a very long outing, but just right to get us all tired out for a good nap when we returned home. I have to apologize for all the people pictures, but there was very little in the way of dazzling nature scenes. Not even a wild flower poking through - and the skies were pretty gray. We'll have to wait a few weeks for that.
3 comments:
We don't mind these people pictures at all! We LOVE them. That's neat to see a bear track but good you turned around. ;) Love those back country pictures!
I love your people pictures too, Melinda. Showing my ignorance though -- what's the difference between back country and cross country gear?
Shirly, back country boots and skis are just like downhill, but the bindings have hinges which allow you the walking movement. When you're ready to go down hill, you just lock your bindings and take the skins (carpet-like cloth) off the bottom of your skis, and it's just like downhill skiining. I've had to learn all about this too, living in a ski town.
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