The weather has been similar to the Front Range of Colorado this week: it was 65 degrees on Monday and 20 degrees on Friday, with a quick, fluffy snowstorm to close out the week!
We went hiking on Friday up Buck Hollow and down Buck Ridge, near Sperryville in Shenandoah National Park. It was very cold. The trail starts with a crossing of the the Thornton River. The water level was a little high, and the rocks were slick with ice which made crossing extremely tricky. Unfortunately Bob slipped and landed up to mid thigh in the frigid water. He decided he could make the hike okay, which he did. And he helped me cross that stream, plus few others that were also icy.
Bob sucking up some of the water in his boots with our bandanas:
One of many icy spots along the trail:
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We were able to get out and ski some laps around Fort Hunt Park this morning, before the snow started melting. We saw a bald eagle, which is always a bonus. We enjoyed the crisp air and sunshine!Happy Bob
Making tracks. Anna's circa 1985 skinny skis:
It doesn't work to swing with skis on:
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