Out in search of snow *PIC HEAVY*

We don't get heavy snow here. What little there is, I try to go out and enjoy. I haven't been able to do any camping in a few months, this week is the same. However a hike was in order. Thought I'd share some (many) photos with you guys, hope you don't mind.

Went out in search of some snow and ice, did a little exploring, and got lost momentarily. Lost the feeling in my toes for a few hours, and had fun!

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Awesome pictures... Looks like a great day other than cold toes... Wool socks are your friends... Great quality photos, I'm guessing this was not cell phone photography...

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Awesome pictures... Looks like a great day other than cold toes... Wool socks are your friends... Great quality photos, I'm guessing this was not cell phone photography...

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I had wool socks, but thin tennis shoes. Thinking about investing in some Muck boots, but not sure how they'd do for hiking in.

The photos are a step up from phone pics, and my photography skills need mucho improvement. But the shots were taken with a Canon S100.

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Brought the HAWG out for a walk.
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Thought this chunk of ice looked kinda like a baby seal
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Found some tracks
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The drive back- color so rad I had to pull over to take a shot.
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Like the cup and the camera. Thanks for the report with those pictures.

Really nice pics thanks!

loved the cup
loved the esee patch
loved the century plant
....ahh the ice...reminds me too much of winter!
Thanks for sharing the phots and your skill with the light catcher :)

Absolutely awesome pictures you have a extroinaire eye.

Nice Trip Report. Love the picts. Thanks for sharing them.

Some great photos, thanks for sharing

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Originally Posted by Mudman

I had wool socks, but thin tennis shoes. Thinking about investing in some Muck boots, but not sure how they'd do for hiking in.

The photos are a step up from phone pics, and my photography skills need mucho improvement. But the shots were taken with a Canon S100.

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I live on a farm, and wear these allday, everyday. these shoes will get very warm with friction when folded up. but folded down they are cool, comfortable, and not to mention you don't have to tie your shoelaces! These shoes are asa comfortable as hoese slippers, with a water proof shell. Although they are very heavy, and wear out about every two years...
But over all the greatest invention since the wheel, hammocks, and hamburgers!

"Go forth and give 'em hell"
Jonah!

Great shots! Beautiful countryside you have there.

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Originally Posted by backpacking bro of beauty

I live on a farm, and wear these allday, everyday. these shoes will get very warm with friction when folded up. but folded down they are cool, comfortable, and not to mention you don't have to tie your shoelaces! These shoes are asa comfortable as hoese slippers, with a water proof shell. Although they are very heavy, and wear out about every two years...
But over all the greatest invention since the wheel, hammocks, and hamburgers!

"Go forth and give 'em hell"
Jonah!

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Which ones do you have? We only have light snow here in places I'd be at, however it feels cold enough for me to want shoes better suited for cold.

Most of my gear is good enough for the weather, everything but my feet are good. Shoes wise I only have tennis shoes and some salmon boots. The Salomons are a little too small for wool socks.

I want to go and hike and hang there))))))))
Shug

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

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Like the cup and the camera. Thanks for the report with those pictures.

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Thank you, it's a cup hand carved by a guy named Alexander Yerks. A lot of time is put into making these, from harvesting the tree to carving, oiling, drying, and care. Overtime it will take color from things I drink such as coffee, so a few months from now it will have a nice patina.

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Originally Posted by MedicineMan

loved the cup
loved the esee patch
loved the century plant
....ahh the ice...reminds me too much of winter!
Thanks for sharing the phots and your skill with the light catcher :)

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Thank you good sir.

The plant is a Yucca Whipplei, one of the coolest ones out here imo. It can make rope, soap, sandles, baskets, cups, fire, paint brushes, and parts of it during certain season can be eaten.

There were so many cool ice formations! Had my friend not been getting a little too cold and my feet numb, I could have spent a couple hours taking pictures of just ice. This was only my third or fourth time ever seeing even light snow, so my excitement was very high.

Nice photos and kuksa !

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I want to go and hike and hang there))))))))
Shug

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Shug your always welcomed to join me if your ever in the area. However I don't think our scenery is half as awesome as yours! :D

I'll be out here next week, this time with a hammock. And hopefully get to shoot a little bit of video.

Did you make that cup or buy? And if neither (given) any information where one can be bought???

A short video clip of the area, please excuse my shaky hands.

Must be a common hoot to tease a caged man. Looking forward to seeing more of your habitat. ... .. . was thiking about your snow/ice desire--be careful what you dream of :) you know that pole shift thing might put you in the middle of it someday HA!

Loved the photos especially the black and white as we all get lost in the colors sometimes and the black and white are really abstract. Nice scenery!

Excellent photography - Dude's got skillz!!!

Very cool cup! Not sure I'd want to carry it backpacking . . . Or did you make it on the trail when you got thirsty? :lol:

-Klauss

Some really beautiful shots you have there - jealous of the area!

Sweet pictures and i also liked the cup/bowl with the two holes.

Thanks guys, I love that area!

Certainly beautiful area for hiking, hanging, and taking pics! I have scenery envy! But there is nothing finer than a walk in the woods. Thanks for sharing with us.

Gorgeous shots

Great photos, you are too modest, very nice compositions...I didn't see where this is?

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Great photos, you are too modest, very nice compositions...I didn't see where this is?

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Middle fork, Lytle Creek.