In past years I put on my big boots and buckled the snowshoes on. This year, I thought I would try lighter boots and the gaiters Emily got me for Christmas a couple of years ago.
After putting on my long underwear, two pairs of socks, a thermal shirt and a sweatshirt, I was ready for my shoes and coat. Then I struggled to bend over to put on the snowshoes.
I even found my old cross country ski poles that I use when I snowshoe.
Got ready, went out into the snow and walked about 10 feet before they snowshoes came off my feet.
I need a couple of more holes in the straps. Like I said, I used to wear bigger boots and the straps were fine for those, but the smaller boots need a little tighter grip.
I opted to walk without snowshoes.
The snow was plenty deep and I forgot how hard it is to walk for a long distance in snow that at times is knee deep.
I got about a quarter of the distance I thought I would go, but I was just really tired. So I headed home. Turns out, I was out for almost an hour. I was not cold, but my legs felt a little rubbery. I am out of snow walking shape.
Nadine, the woods are lovely, dark and deep...... glad you remembered it too.
Peace and love.
And pictures.
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