What a wonderful way to start off the the New Year 2021. Snowshoeing with friends on Mt. Spokane in God's glorious creation. Perfection! Laurie, Talena and Angie ready to gear up.
Personally, I like being under the snow falling off the trees as long as I have a hat on. I got to experience it a couple of times. So did Laurie. Angie and Talena did a good job of avoiding the snowfall. There was some talk about not liking winter from someone.
Talena bought brand new snowshoes and crack! As she was putting on a snowshoe and one of the pieces that hold the straps broke. She was positive about the whole issue and made it work. The one concern was Spokane Discount would not take returns if the items were used. Oh, there is more just wait!
Off we go!
It was a perfect day. The temperature was just right. Not too cold. The scenery was magnificent.
Another issue, Talena lost the basket to her pole. We looked for it on the way back but the snow was just too deep to see it.
Angie asked if Lauri had bandaids in her backpack. She did. I have learned in just a short time that Lauri is prepared for just about anything. I am impressed. Angie's boot was rubbing and creating a blister on her heal! Lauri fixed Angie's heal problem. Batting 1000 with solving problems (minus the basket). First the broken snowshoe, then the basket and now the blister.
Documenting the progress of a snow person. I have also learned the Angie is very creative and likes to build things. Here is the beginning of a snowman. Turns out it was a snowgirl.
You can't leave a snowgirl without arms so up climbed Angie in search of some twigs.
Success!
You can't stop there apparently. Laurie dug down next to this log to find some tiny rocks for eyes. No luck but she found something even better.
Angel wings! This little snow angel brought great joy to the children as they passed by!
The finished product. I really thought this little snow angel needed a name. Angie was up the trail a bit when I mentioned this creation needed a name. She turned around and told me the snow angel's name. I didn't totally agree with the name but you can't argue with the creator. SUMMER! Who names a snow angel Summer? You might know now who mentioned earlier that they didn't really like winter.
Next little hiccup! Well, not so little at this point but what I have learned about Talena is that she is positive and can roll with the punches. Her pole broke. She didn't put any pressure on it at all, it just broke!
Angie was able to strap the broken pole parts on to her pack.
We made it to the cabin. The half way point!!!
Time to head back down to the car! I was thankful that God protected my leg. I am very thankful for these 3 friends who like to adventure in the outdoors. Can't wait until next time!
I am not done yet with the issues on this journey. We made it safely back to the car and Talena gently tapped her functioning ski pole on her snowshoe to get the snow off of it. The pole broke. Unbelievable! There is a happy ending to the pole, snowshoe issues. Talena got a full refund. Ahhh, I so love happy endings. It as a great day!
