If you can't beat 'em; join 'em!

It is snowing all day again today... again...at times almost white out conditions. There is a trail across from our house that is my walking trail for three seasons, but in the winter it becomes a highway for the snowmobiles, so I usually stay away. Today I decided to use them as my models! I wanted to check out the trail in this pristine snow, and I was pretty sure they would be showing up. The walk to the trail was daunting! I have a whole new respect for all those snow sports I have been watching from the comfort of my chair. The snow was powder and deep and took quite the slog to make it to the trail. The trail was a bit easier, and really beautiful.

During the summer, I share the trail with bicyclists. They are a quiet crew and often take me by surprise as the come up from behind. The snowmobiles give lots of warrrrrrrrrrrrrrning and the buzz can be heard for quit a distance.

I am sure they are having fun, and I wish them well, but I would rather just walk and see the details around the trail.

It was fun to visit my trees; some of which have become true friends over the last 15 years of walking this trail.
I can see through the woods to the abandoned train bridge, and the grasses and growth that I watch during the warm months, have left their winter skeletons to contrast with the snow.