up on a snowshoe hike

[Fiddleman 4,376]

3 miles into a 6 mile snowshoe hike with about 2000 foot gain in 5 feet of powder. Cruising along like I am hiking, taking breaks on switchbacks. What a cardio work out! Love it! It is a good break from running on treadmill. I have been out for about an 1.5 hour so making good progress. For those that know Leavenworth wa I am on a short vacation at lake wenatchee near Stevens pass.

[*Dean* 1,594]

How good is life!

[Velena 122]

sounds great!

[Escape_Pod 358]

Hey, you're in my neck of the woods! Man, I've always wanted to try snowshoeing. Are you with an organized group, or just out on your own? I could never figure out how you know where the heck the trail is in the snow!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Hey' date=' you're in my neck of the woods! Man, I've always wanted to try snowshoeing. Are you with an organized group, or just out on your own? I could never figure out how you know where the heck the trail is in the snow![/quote']

I went by myself on this short trip. It was actually an old logging road up a mountain that I hike often during the summer so very familiar with it. This is my first time using snow shoes. It took about 5 minutes to get used to and then it felt just like walking. I am so glad that losing the weight has made this type of experience possible. Coming back down was so much fun, it felt like gliding across the snow.

[Ballermom 803]

Wow!

That is Fantastic! I can't wait get out doing similar things. You are simply Inspiring.

Congrats!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Wow!

That is Fantastic! I can't wait get out doing similar things. You are simply Inspiring.

Congrats!

Thank you. I am also inspired by so many others that post on this forum. We are all stronger and more successful by supporting each other.

[cherrybombknits 184]

That sounds like fun! Maybe I'll go sandshoeing.

[danyelleb 386]

Fun!! I've been considering doing that as well! Congrats on going out and doing it! That is inspiring. I can't wait to add that to my list of things I've done. It sounds like u had a fantastic time.

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[Fiddleman 4,376]

Fun!! I've been considering doing that as well! Congrats on going out and doing it! That is inspiring. I can't wait to add that to my list of things I've done. It sounds like u had a fantastic time.

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It was awesome. I especially enjoyed the serenity and peace found in the winter wonderland. The snow absorbed all sounds. I am going out again today for another snowshoe hike and am going to try and double the distance. Ski poles really help, especially when going down steep parts of the trail or navigating around and over fallen trees.

[Ballermom 803]

Wow,

That is Amazing! You go

Congrats

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Here I am sitting in my snow recliner at my destination point for today looking out on Lake Wenatchee. I came from around the state park down at the end of the lake and am up on Pole Ridge. Nason Ridge is straight across, about a 20 mile hike from one end to the other ( all day). I did the beginning 3 miles of that 2 days ago (see post above). I am not sure if the picture attached as the app said it crashed each time trying to attach it to this post from camera. About 6 miles from state park to Pole Ridge here I am at. Partly sunny today with 7 feet snow on ground and a couple feet in the trees.

[Ballermom 803]

Beautiful pictures

Thanks

[abetterme4.2 268]

Here I am sitting in my snow recliner at my destination point for today looking out on Lake Wenatchee. I came from around the state park down at the end of the lake and am up on Pole Ridge. Nason Ridge is straight across' date=' about a 20 mile hike from one end to the other ( all day). I did the beginning 3 miles of that 2 days ago (see post above). I am not sure if the picture attached as the app said it crashed each time trying to attach it to this post from camera. About 6 miles from state park to Pole Ridge here I am at. Partly sunny today with 7 feet snow on ground and a couple feet in the trees.[/quote']

The pics are there.

Enjoy yourself! I love hiking and miss it the most!!