It was cold and beautiful over the New Year's weekend at Black Butte (bee yoot, let's elevate our minds), Ranch. Had a great time with great company and great snow but man, -4 degrees makes your toes numb. The trip was a Nordic Club trip with 8 people. All of them were seasoned skiers with years of experience. Although I have downhill skied for many years I am a newbie at X-country skiing.
Sundown at Ray Benson Ski Area
Two of the the Three Sisters from Three Creeks Trail
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Brrrrrrr -4 degrees |
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Why is she smiling when I am about to die? |
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On the way down from Three Creeks Trail |
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Catherine crossing a narrow footbridge..why you may ask...to get to the other side of course |
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At the head water of the Metolious River...giant trout live here...I cast a mojo snoball in for fishing mojo this summer. |