Snow Shoeing - Freedom of Hiking in the Snow

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created Feb 19, 2017
Blomidon Provincial Park, NS, Cda. Overlooking New Minas Basin
Snowshoeing

In Nova Scotia, Canada, we get snow. Where we live on the South Shore, close to the Atlantic, the snow is usually heavy with moisture. The “dump” is often followed by rain, which turns into ice when the temperature drops - which might later melt (or not) - and the cycle repeats itself. So if we want to snow shoe it can be futile to set a future date or “wait until the weekend” - it’s a matter of get out and enjoy it while you can. I’ve been out three consecutive days with another trek planned for tomorrow. Great Fun!

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Sat Mar 10, 2018 @ 08:18

Perfect ending to yesterday's work-day -- @reneetougas, back from a late-afternoon trek.

Sat Mar 10, 2018 @ 07:29

Stratton-Brook Hut (Maine huts)

Hanging out a while after our climb up to the (Maine) Stratton-Brook Hut . Dug out the snacks: important part of the reward and fun of hiking- chocolate, peanuts, apple, nut and dried fruit loaf 😀

Sat Mar 10, 2018 @ 06:17

@reneetougas @toesalad on trail approaching Stratton-Brook Hut. Lots of snow sticking to the skis!

Sat Mar 10, 2018 @ 05:30

First time exploring Maine Huts & Trails!

Fri Mar 9, 2018 @ 10:04

Stratton, Maine US

Have been waiting all year to prop my snowshoes on a porch - not only in hopes of snow but after a trek!

Fri Mar 9, 2018 @ 10:01

Stratton, Maine US

@reneetougas and @celine - in a winter wonderland just minutes away from the cabin. This spontaneous getaway together couldn't be better!

Fri Mar 9, 2018 @ 09:49

Stratton, Maine US

A winter's gift - sharing snow and fun with @celine and @reneetougas. Memories bounce back when my Mom was the oldest of the threesome in similar winter play photos.

Fri Mar 9, 2018 @ 09:46

Stratton, Maine, USA

Loving our stay in this snug, cosy cabin (thanks to friends and family @toesalad and @reneetougas for sharing!) close to Stratton, Maine, US. A foot of fresh snow, temperatures hovering just under zero. @celinetougas gearing up.

Sun Feb 26, 2017 @ 08:22

I celebrated our ‘Nova Scotia heritage day’ February 20th with a snow shoeing group on a trail new to me. I was told that in warmer weather there is a beautiful little waterfall up to the left of the open water of this Little Brook . Viewing that is a lure to be back in summer with hiking poles and shoes, to discover more of this River Ridge Common - close to New Germany, Nova Scotia. Canada.

Sun Feb 19, 2017 @ 20:49

Lovely Sunday afternoon trek with my husband @hammerhead (favourite hiking companion). Plus 5 degrees Celsius weather, with some full sun to begin, ending with an overcast sky. Trekkers had gone ahead of us, making for an easier hike - yet we still stripped off layers before summiting the short climb.