Apparently December was the coldest December since 1980. Temperatures have warmed up twice since then, enough time for a snowstorm, and then dropping again to -30s. While DL shoveled, the girls and I decided to go check out the trails for the first time in a month.
Nice temperatures! Perfect for us!
I didn't know if anyone had broken the trails, so I went via snowshoe, which is tiring! Today would have been a good day for off-leash recall training for Raven, but I actually wanted her help so stayed attached.
Cricket had a blast!
A very pretty day!
Selfie with Cricket!
Walked under a snow-laden branch.
The birch forest is my favorite.
Selfie!
I like dog butts and I cannot lie.
Rosie Creek is frozen and covered once again. Skiing will be fabulous!
Our narrow spur to the public trails.(cricketbutt for scale)
Quite a warmup from just a week ago! This was last Sat.
At those temperatures, we stay off the trails, which are low-lying and trap cold air. We just walk on the roads.
Look how frosty I got that one day! It comes from covering my face with my neck gaiter. Then my own warm breath rises directly and the water condenses onto my eyelashes and other "extremities" (those extremmities being only a few mm, apparently!)
Our neighborhood moose also have been staying in higher areas, like our yard. This is a mama and baby settling into the side of our yard to spend the night. I got curious so googled about the little one. Assuming she was born in May, that makes her 7-8 months old. At that age, she has a full set of milk teeth and is eating lots of browse, but she's still nursing, too.
And look at my smart sheppy! I have finally taught her there is no need to WOOF WOOF WOOF at moose outside. She ignores them now. Look how relaxed she is. I am so proud.
Of course, Cricket is an old pro at the skill "We Do Not Harass Meese".
Did you know that you can summon a Sheppy with an apple cronche?
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