Brrrrr. That's all I can say. Between December 24 through 31st, the warmest daytime temp was in the mid -20Cs with windchill bringing it down to the mid -30Cs. Overnight the coldest evenings got to below -40C. I have no idea how cold it got because my thermometer only goes to -40C. I just know it was too cold to be outside; even for this winter lover. I spent the days inside, stoking the wood stove so the furnace would not run 24/7.

The 'hibernation time' allowed me the opportunity to browse through all my photo files from 2017. Photography is an opportunity for me to be outside; whether in the garden or on the trails. I'm posting some of my favorite photos from the past year. Enjoy!

Happy New Year. I hope everyone has the chance to explore more in 2018; even if it happens to be in your own backyard.

Beautiful autumn colors at the Beaver Hills Biodiversity Trail

One of many moose on my favorite hiking trail.

One of the beautiful sunrises outside my kitchen window.

Wildflower season in David Thompson country.

Canada Geese protecting their goslings.

Western Toad in my backyard.