First Time Snowshoeing? No Problem!

Gosh, Saturday was a gorgeous day! Not a cloud in the deepest of blue skies. Even on a cold day as Saturday was, the sun was warming and all the active snowshoers stayed toasty warm.

Saturday's safari was on the shores of a beautiful lake in the northern realm of the Siamese Ponds Wilderness. I had the pleasure of guiding a couple who had never snowshoed before and were eager to try it. They were amazed to see how easy snowshoeing is, and what a great workout it is for both the upper and lower body. They were fascinated by Adirondack animals, and between all the animal tracks and the beaver lodge, there was alot to talk about. It was a peak experience kind of day, when the weather showed off the wilderness for the beauty it is, and everything we did was fun.

Sunday I guided a snowshoe-experienced, adventurous woman deeper into the wilderness, and I mean deep, in every sense of the word. We reached a point where no one has trekked since the Valentine's Day blizzard, and that meant breaking trail. It was fun, and I was delighted to discover that unlike the day after the storm, I was no longer sinking down three feet with every step. More like two feet, and that's a big improvement. And did we see tracks! Otter, mink, and probably pine marten near Peaked Mountain Brook and near the beaver meadows. We were awed by the beauty, and it was rewarding to share the majesty with a kindred soul.