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Home Wood Camp Ski/Snowshoe, 12 February 2023 The air was a little hazy in the valley but we were greeted by sun and blue skies at the Wood Camp trailhead. There were eighteen people in all: twelve on snowshoes (Kathy, Bree, Claire, Brent L, Ralph, Jane, Susan, Laurel, Michelle, Linda, Deana, and Dan); five on skis (Alex, Dave W, Teresa, Maggie, and Dave P (leader)); and one on a split snowboard (David). The trail had been well packed by snowshoes and was a bit icy in the morning. This made easy walking for the snowshoers and skiers with skins. The other skiers just climbed out of the trench onto firm snow when necessary without much problem. We soon broke up into faster and slower groups and kept in touch with radios. After stopping several times to shed layers we arrived at the meadow below the spring at about noon for lunch. We enjoyed chocolate treats brought by Kathy. Most of us after lunch went up to see two springs that were running and free from snow and ice, thanks to their deep groundwater source. After lunch we headed back with some skiers providing entertaining falls. Fortunately no one was hurt other than bruised egos, so all enjoyed the good snow and company. Trip Summary:
Thanks
to Dave P for the narrative and photos, Kathy, Jane,
Dave for photos, and Ralph for photos and GPS data. |
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