Winter has finally reached us. After spending about a month bumping along, teasing us with some cold and some snow, then pulling it back with rain and heat, it now looks like it's here to stay.
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| Snow covered trees on the Foxwood snowshoe trails |
The lake had its official lake ice in day in front of Foxwood on January 14. The snowmobile trails have struggled with getting the wet spots frozen but now it looks like enough snow has accumulated to fill the low areas and smooth things out. It was only in the last day or two that we saw the first sleds going across the ice down Haystack Bay. It was about that time when I was asked about how much ice is needed to drive a snowmobile over the lake. The answer is simple. None. Most sleds these days have enough power to skim over water easily without sinking, but just don't let them get bogged down or come to a stop. The ice is getting thicker by the day, however it's best to check with local clubs to get a read on where it is OK to go.
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| Julia making friends with a grey jay |
Yesterday we took along our camera for our daily snowshoe around the property. There was a dusting of snow blanketing every branch and it was stunning. The birds were everywhere, just flitting about looking for food. A few years ago we captured a pic of Julia feeding a grey jay. Unfortunately, we missed getting another pic like the last one.
If you are thinking about getting your winter engine going now is the time. The ski areas are open, cross country skiing tracksets are in, the ice skate trails are open and sledding has begun.
