Snowshoeing at Trillium Lake
Monday, February 11th, 2008
I love excuses to get out in the woods in the dead of winter. Skiing, snowboarding, sledding and snowshoeing (ok, what's the deal with the "s-" sports of wintertime?) are good reasons to get outdoors and remember that life is ok, even when it's incredibly cold and potentially dismal outside. As long as you're geared up and surrounded by trees and snow, all becomes right with the world again!
I personally find snowshoeing to be just the goofiest looking endeavor. Giant flip flops for the snow, especially when coupled with ski polls for leverage, can't help but make you giggle. Goofiness aside, man do they stop you from sinking into the powdery stuff and make for a nice walk in the woods. I do find the flopping to be a bit too loud (here's where cross-country skis really take the cake) but let's not be too picky…
Snowshoes can be rented for as little as $10 - good, affordable fun for the whole family. PB&J and hot tea (perhaps wine for the grownups) round off the trip nicely and a view doesn't hurt either.
Here's to happy flopping!
-Diana
