Despite the cycles of above-average temperatures in January and February, this winter has been very hard on me and a lot of others. The snow has been almost non-stop, and the thaw/ freeze cycles have made commuting a complete headache most of the time. While there have been some sunny days, most of the time it's been overcast. And yet somehow we are nearing the end of winter already. By the time March rolls around we can expect more thawing than freezing (barring a few inevitable cold snaps.) I feel bad that I didn't take advantage of the snowy conditions as much as I would have liked, but life has a way of taking over, and when you're in the grip of seasonal blahs it's not easy to get motivated.
My beautiful new snowshoes have seen hardly any use this winter, and that's just plain unacceptable to me! With that in mind, I made the decision yesterday to book a solo trip for the end of March to our nearby winter wonderland: Jasper. It's about a four hour drive from here so I will leave on a Friday morning and stay two nights. There are many, many snowshoeing trails to explore, and several companies that offer guided tours. I've got my room booked, and am quite looking forward to a solitary weekend enjoying the incomparable beauty of our mountains. I might even participate in an ice hike tour of Maligne canyon. It feels great to have this trip to look forward to. Come on end of March!
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