Before we left, we did a test to see if maybe there was a way that Poochie could go on a lengthy ski trip and we could carry him when he got cold:
But it was not to be - his short coat and lack of body fat make it tough for him (and us) if he is out in the snow for more than an hour, and this was going to be an all-day trip.
Terry came up with an excellent plan, courtesy of the neighbor, to try skiing up Bear Creek up towards the base of The Sphinx. This was very cool because I had not yet been into the Taylor-Hilgard unit of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness so new scenery was guaranteed. We got a couple inches of new snow overnight so the ski counditions were great, and the trail was just enough of a challenge.
Here I am entering the wilderness on the foot (ski) bridge. Don't fall!:
The trail crossed the crick several times, which meant there was alot of taking the skis off and then putting them back on:
This made for some equipment problems with ice getting into the bindings and then the binding wouldn't close (ie, ski won't stay on). Fortunately I had a pocket knife with me and could pick the ice out each time it happened.
The trail itself was very scenic and followed the crick up a small canyon:
And then through some forest:
Ultimately we came across a great place for lunch, in a big meadow at what would be almost the base of the Sphinx. Unfortunately, it's lost in the clouds:
After that we went a little farther, and then turned back for a great downhill the several miles all the way back to the trailhead. A few spills were had, but nothing serious! A great time was had by all.
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