Category: Out on the Land

Snowshoe up Bear Rock

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We finally got around to trekking up Bear Rock.

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Took the quad down the winter road to our starting point
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It was a long approach to the base
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Then it got steeper…
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…and steeper…
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…and steeper.
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View of Tulita from the top, over on the far side of the Bear River.
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Trout Lake, where the fishing derby takes place every year.
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The Mackenzie River, still solidly frozen.

We went skiing

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After stealing materials, kidnapping an expert, and sneaking out to a remote location, we are much better at skiing!

Thanks to Jean for the lesson, Evan and I can now glide on Faye and Maciek’s skiis directly from our front door, and along the expansive countryside. I was very glad to be off work long enough to bask in the sun and see wildlife tracks. It was an absolutely gorgeous day, at a balmy -30 degs.

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