Tag: snowshoeing
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An Early Case of Spring Fever
The unseasonably warm temperatures and brilliant blue sky were irresistible this morning. In record time we gathered our snowshoe gear, packed a lunch (well, Reg packed the lunch) and followed the crowd up to Mount Ashland. In the past, we have always followed the trail leading to the top of Mount Ashland. It’s a steep…
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Mount Shasta-Between the Clouds
After an ill-fated attempt at snowshoeing last Thursday, when the weather was so foul that I turned around after just 20 feet and fought my way back to the truck, Reg and I found Mount Ashland far more hospitable today. In addition to the spectacular view we had of Mount Shasta (top photo), our ongoing…
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Buck Prairie outing ends season
Another day of sunshine provided us with a beautiful end to our disappointingly short snowshoe season. Unusually cold winter temperatures and my poorly timed broken wrist caused a late start this year. Never mind…our trek today along the Natasha’s Web loop trail at Buck Prairie Winter Recreation Area was well worth the wait. The trail…
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Soaking up the winter sun in Southern Oregon
Like most of the West Coast, Southern Oregon has had one heck of a winter. While the excessive rain and snow have been great for our reservoirs, the seemingly never ending cold temps and gray skies have made for an unusually dreary winter. A quick check of the weather report last Monday promised a…
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