Enjoying the Sunshine @ Trinity

What a difference a couple of weeks makes. 2 weeks ago all of the passes were closed in WA many people couldn't get from Seattle to the East side of the mountains because of avalanche dangers and work being done to remove what had fallen on the roads. We had the sled dog races but even several mushers weren't able to get here, it was a mess. Then last weekend the sun started shining and the temps warmed up into the 40's even here at Trinity. We still are 10.5" short of 40' for the season but I'm not concerned it's not over yet. With the warming temps during the days and freezing at night it has really helped to set up the snow so that it is easy to walk almost anywhere they sun has been able to hit but in the trees and shade it is a different story, you can still punch through and sink up to your waist if not careful, note to self, still wear your boots it's not sandle weather just yet.

Peace, Bear & I took a walk up the Chiwawa River and found that it has again changed course and is now moved west up against the Chiwawa mountains instead of flowing towards Trinity, so this could make it interesting this year. The snow is so firm we were able to walk almost a mile up the river to places that we could have snowmobiled to this year before haveing to cross a snow bridge to continue up the river, it was gorgeous. Bear &Peace seemed to have a blast and they like snow bridges and will use everyone to see just how far they can go. This morning we woke up to some light snow/sleet but it turned to rain and has stopped for now. It was supposed to have moved in this Wednesday but fortunantly it help off until late last night so I was able to enjoy the total lunar eclopse which was very beautiful and Big, once it was over though the moon lit up all of the snow as if we were at a ballfield with all of the lights on, I guess it is what I enjoy the most about the winter full moons. What a beautiful time of year, very peaceful.

We found our Paradise, hope you find your's too.