As I got closer to home I could see the telltale signs that there was a lot more snow in this area. The township roads were plowed out but the range road that runs through the hamlet was still snow-covered and there was a lot of it.
It took about 1.25 hours to shovel out; starting with a narrow path to the front door so I could unload my vehicle that was parked at the end of the driveway.
It has been a
long time since I've seen this much snow here. I had to start
snowbanks in front of snowbanks because every time I tried tossing a
shovel full to the top, it would slide back down again. Why fight it!
I couldn't let that fluffy snow go to waste. While I shoveled I kept wondering what my favorite snowshoe trail was like. I drove to the trail head and found a blanket of white. The edges of the trodden down path were visible but I was the first out so it was an hour and a half work out to break trail again.
There is no shortage of snow this year. I think it will be June before the snow on the trail melts. There is almost two feet of hard packed snow where hikers walk.
The only animal tracks that I came across where made by the moose. Mama and her twins were out, looking for food in the willows. I came across them at the beginning of the trail and again at the point where I turn around and loop back.
In addition to the moose, I got to see a fox at the farm in the morning. We were sitting at the kitchen table and it appeared at the north end of the yard. As we watched, it made its way through the yard and cut across the deep snow to an old grain shed that is no longer in use. From the looks of things, it has made a home under it. I think I'll take the trail cam out on the next visit and see if I can get some close up photos!
The sun is shining today and the sky is clear. There is no snow in the forecast and the temps are supposed to be warm. It will be great for lots of outdoor time. I hope you get to enjoy it as well!
I couldn't let that fluffy snow go to waste. While I shoveled I kept wondering what my favorite snowshoe trail was like. I drove to the trail head and found a blanket of white. The edges of the trodden down path were visible but I was the first out so it was an hour and a half work out to break trail again.
There is no shortage of snow this year. I think it will be June before the snow on the trail melts. There is almost two feet of hard packed snow where hikers walk.
The only animal tracks that I came across where made by the moose. Mama and her twins were out, looking for food in the willows. I came across them at the beginning of the trail and again at the point where I turn around and loop back.
In addition to the moose, I got to see a fox at the farm in the morning. We were sitting at the kitchen table and it appeared at the north end of the yard. As we watched, it made its way through the yard and cut across the deep snow to an old grain shed that is no longer in use. From the looks of things, it has made a home under it. I think I'll take the trail cam out on the next visit and see if I can get some close up photos!
The sun is shining today and the sky is clear. There is no snow in the forecast and the temps are supposed to be warm. It will be great for lots of outdoor time. I hope you get to enjoy it as well!
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