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October Walks

October went from fall to winter and back to fall. The girls and I got out on various walks, in various weather. It was all good.

We started with a walk up at the pass so the girls could play in the snow. Of course, Sky found a tennis ball. A dirty, partially rotten tennis ball. She was so proud. Another day we went to Big Valley right after a rain squall. The colors were magnified by the moisture. Shortly after that we went back to Big Valley after the first real snowfall in the valley. And salmon were spawning in the river this month. Circle of life.

A New Year

The holiday season was a blur of events and meals and non-stop entertainment. A week into the new year and I am beginning to feel ‘normal’ again. So far the snow in the valley is less than normal but the groomed trails are in good shape for skate skiing and classic skiing. The Loup even opened up for New Years. Here’s hoping for more snow and winter fun in the Methow.

Aspens
Methow River at Big Valley
Balsamroot
This is Cedar. He is seven months old.
Cedar aspires to be the branch manager
Dead ponderosa pine
Yarrow
The Road Home

Dogs of Winter

Winter is coming to an end. Mud season has begun. From the looks of it, it will drag on for quite a few weeks. There is still two feet of snow on the ground. Mostly it’s been too soft to walk on recently so we’ve had to stick to plowed roads or ski trails for exercise. Still looks like we are having fun.

February full moon
Our icicle art is nearly gone
Falls Creek with Don and Molly
Frozen Falls Creek Falls
Cedar trunks and rock
Tickle and Sky
February swim
A good roll in the snow
Vera and Sky
Wyatt came to visit!
So serious
Luna says no, I’m not getting on that snowbank.
Seven dogs all in a row
Sometimes it looks like this
And then it looks like this

 

Christmas

Everyone celebrates Christmas a little differently. Our dogs are always a big part of Christmas Day. And skiing too. We skied on our new Hok skis around our hill after breakfast and then we picked up Mary and Molly and went to Big Valley for some classic skiing while Don stayed home and fixed Christmas dinner for all of us! It was a good day!

Why does Luna get the toys?
I’ll sulk over here by myself
What?
Really?
Hok skiing on our hill
Classic skiing at Big Valley
Molly
Sky watches while Ken makes a photo

Big Valley Skiing

These images are from earlier this week when the girls and I went out to Big Valley to enjoy the newly-groomed ski trails. We returned yesterday with Ken for our annual Christmas ski and had more fun but I didn’t make any photos. It was similar but with more people out celebrating with their friends, families and dogs!

Big Valley is part of the Methow Trails system of over 200k of Nordic trails in the Methow. Skiing is free for people at Big Valley but dogs do need to have a trail pass.

Brand new tracks for classic skiers and corduroy for skate skiers.
The girls were happy to see their friends Trip and Bree at the trailhead too.
Watch out for snow dumping out of trees!
Winter Wonderland
Pretty poodles out enjoying the day.
Delightful skiing through the woods.
Bluebird skies
Luna
Sky wants me to throw the ball that Luna swiped from Bree and gave to Sky as an early Christmas present.
Almost back to the trailhead.
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