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Pictures of our latest adventures -- ENJOY!    
Guemes Island -- 2/5
V.E.S.T. - Very Easy Snowshoe Trip to Lake Wenatchee -- 2/6
Family Snowshoe trip to Grace Lakes - 2/7
It's a 5-minute ride on a small ferry from the north end of Anacortes to Guemes Island. Here we are approaching the ferry dock
On board the ferry
Anderson's General Store is near the ferry landing. It has a nice little restaurant too.
Walked past this interesting structure called the
Look--up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's...
From the highest hilltop on Guemes, we had great views, including Lummi Island seen here
Looking west toward Cypress and Orcas Islands
This view looks back toward the ferry landing and Anacortes across the channel
Blanchard Mountain and Oyster Dome were visible from the viewpoint on Guemes
On the beach at Young's Park, where we ate lunch
Bird (cormorant?) resting on a piece of wood offshore
Walking the beach near the ferry landing
The ferry pulling in as we walk the beach
The small ferry pulls in to the dock
First trip snowshoers
Hangin' out, waiting for the next adventure to begin
Getting down
See this here--that's the lake
Making our way through the forest
The girls built this snowman in about 5 minutes--good job
Tracking through the snowy forest
Plopping into the powder
Snow craters
Leading the way back to the road
Six girls on one trip! Let's hear it for GIRL POWER!
Goofy girls
Links to vidoes of our sliding adventures:  Andy's slide,  Samantha, Alex, Meta, Sarah, Olivia, Isabella
Suncadia / Crystal Springs  Snowshoe -- 2/10
Snowshoe Hex Mountain --2/13
Lunch spot at Crystal Springs
Working around obstacles
To a hilltop for some views
Followed the ski trails at times
Area map
On the road portion, climbing to good views
Overlooking the clouds and Cle Elum Lake
Low ceiling over Cle Elum Lake
On an open ridge section about halfway up
Trail through forest
Trees were nicely snow-laden on the upper part of the trail
Nearing the top
Walkin in a winter wonderland
Cresting the ridge top at the summit of Hex Mountain
Group shot at the top--well done, everyone!
Walking the summit ridge at 5000'
Topping out
Limited views, but a glimpse of the lake is seen far below
Can you find the snowshoer in this picture?
Checking out the views on descent
Snowshoe Heather Meadows (alternate for Ross Lake) -- 2/14
Looking for a sheltered spot out of the wind and snow
Zig-zagging up toward Artist Point
World of white at Heather Meadows
Making it up the last few steps to top of Artist Point
Artist Pointers
Typical visibility
Tracking through the soft snow at 5000'
Snowshoe Lake Wenatchee State Park -- 2/18
Tromping through the deep powder at Lake Wenatchee
Cat tracks
Seriously pecked tree
Easy snowshoeing atop the crusty surface
More deep powder on the way to Lake Wenatchee
Wenatchee River reflections
Calm waters near the outlet of Lake Wenatchee
Looking out at the lake and Emerald Island
Dirtyface Mountain and Lake Wenatchee
Lunch break in the sunshine and 50 degree temps
Clear as can be
Vista from Kahler Glen Golf Course
Midweek Walkers trip to Padilla Bay Shore Trail -- 2/24
Moonlight On The Mountain Loop -- 2/25
Taking a close look at the ducks on the slough
Start of the Shore Trail
Great Blue Heron
Plenty of ducks hanging around
Walking the dike next to Padilla Bay
Walking the shore
Red-winged Blackbird
Here's looking at you, kid
We also stopped at the Interpretive Center
Walking the Monte Cristo Road
On Monte Cristo Road beneath Sheep Mountain
A thin fog hangs over the South Fork of the Sauk River
Walking along the river
Mt. Pugh view
Big Four Mountain in full view above the picnic area
Moon was up and visible all evening
Dining by candlelight at Big Four Picnic Area
Warm glow of the lantern at the picnic shelter
Look closely to see the opening of the Ice Caves
Ice Caves and Big Four under the moonlight
Fun with headlamps
Hiking down the trail by headlamp
Standing on the new bridge over the Stillaguamish looking upstream
Big Four Mountain aglow
Hall Peak in the Moonlight
Snowshoe Kautz Creek Trail - Mt. Rainier -  2/27
Snowshoe Leavenworth Icicle River Area -- 2/28
Hiking the trail, crossing Kautz Creek
Isn't this supposed to be a snowshoe trip?
Elevation 3800,' still no snow in sight
Finally, a snow patch!
Now we're snowshoeing
A misty, snowy viewpoint
Snow coming down at 5000.'
A partial clearing
Part of the group poses at the turnaround point
Mount Rainier is up there somewhere
Beautiful big trees down in the forest
Massive cut log near Kautz Creek
Cleaning off snowshoes in the creek
Icicle Creek scenery
Tricky little stream crossing
Icicle Creek at Eightmile Campground
Huge boulder along trail
Gentle snowshoeing on a few inches of snow
Enjoying the riverside view
A dipper (water ouzel) in the river
Sunshine, big rocks, and sparkling stream
More Icicle scenery
Walking through a sunny clearing
Snowshoe Salmon La Sac -- 3/2
Sunshine on the Cle Elum River
Spring snowshoeing at Salmon La Sac
A few dry spots to detour around
About to top out on the lunch hill
Enjoying the sunshine and views
Clouding up after lunch
Cooper River B/W
A happy goose in Cooper River?
Cooper River B/W 2
Group shot at Cooper River, courtesy of Paul H.
Ski Iron Horse Trail -- 2/21  (photos courtesy of Paul Havrilak)
Instructor Chrystal showing flawless form
Beautiful clear skies over Lake Keechelus
Iron Horse TRail hugs the side of Lake Keechelus
Ski tracks along the lakeside
Pleasant easy skiing on the level trail
Ski Crystal Springs Sno-Park -- 3/5
Dipping my legs in the nice warm pools
Hike Olympic Hot Springs -- 3/6
There were about 7 or 8 of these little enclosures of hot water
Snowshoe Lanham Lake -- 3/7
Crossing Boulder Creek to get to the pools
Gliding down the trails under sunny skies at Crsytal Springs
Boulder Creek, near Olympic Hot Springs
Snow wasn't deep, and usually kind of icy, but you couldn't beat the weather
Trailside tree
Typical stretch of trail through the woods
Sun-splashed forest along the trail
Yikes-- watch out for melted-out areas.
Hey, it's a web on the web
Winding our way up the trail
Gravity-defying snow clump
Nice views at the lake
Walking across the frozen surface of Lanham Lake
Lanham Creek flows through a little snow canyon
Climbing a steep bank
Crossing the creek on a snow bridge
Lake panorama
Much of the trail was under trees and quite icy