Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain Park never gets old. I went today with 4 friends from work and we had a blast.....The snow is now a 48" base and they had 8" of fresh snow last night. The wind was blowing in areas pretty bad but most of the trip was in the trees so it wasnt too bad. Here are a few pictures from today with more to follow im sure!

Well this is what a Polar Bear Archery shoot looks like in Colorado.....Actually the first picture is a look of frustration....so close yet so far away....This was the first 3D archery shoot i have gone to where we actually kept score.....I didnt do tooooo bad....huh Dennis....I promise I WONT LET ANYONE KNOW I BEAT YOU! Oooops sorry........LOL...really it was all in fun....and his sights are off.....no....really they are.....But since this is my blog....you will never know when or how often he beats me....LOL LOL......The temperature was perfect...about 25 degrees. As you can see we weren't the only brave souls....A fresh snow last night made it a very beautiful day.

a few more pictures from my hike in rmnp

NO SHIT!

Went snowshoeing in the back country of Rocky Mountain National Park today. The temperature was near 50.....maybe warmer than florida today...LOL. I hiked 8 miles to the top of what is called flat top. The view was...well....you see!

Here are a few more pictures from the hike up to Palmer Lakes......Snow angels are still fun to make....except try doing it with two dogs trying to pounce all over you covered in snow!!!

I finally got the wheels on my car and all is well once again. The dogs and I finally got out for a MUCH needed hike. We went just a few miles north of here to Palmer Colorado. Maggie and I had hiked up there last year but during the summer.....this time there is about a foot of snow....and now I know why mostly everyone else i saw was wearing snowshoes or cross country skis......But the dogs just had a blast...that is until it started to get quite a bit colder and the snow was icing up on their paws...especially poor maggie....so I ended up carrying her the last mile or so....It wasnt her fault the temp dropped so quickly....I was comfortable all dressed in wool....It was so nice just hearing nothing except a few birds and the crunch of snow under my feet.....The lakes were all frozen over but the view from the top of the mountains was unbelievable. I would like to get up to rocky mountain national park next week...but first i think i may have to invest in some snowshoes.....!

Thought you all would like to see my "new lowrider" !!! Those little f 'n peckerheads.....must have thought i was from west virginia and wanted a yard ornament!

Well a big congratulations to Dennis, he finally got his big elk, a 300+ class bull, taken in southeastern colorado just a few days ago! I know it looks like he may have had this bull tied to a tree, but i know for a fact he traveled about 2 miles on foot to get him....well, so i've heard...LOL. Really Dennis, I am really happy and excited for you...I know how tuff it is to even see elk...as I have found out in MY mountains....LOL.....Cant wait to taste those tenderloins....Dennis also got his mule deer on the same hunt...WAY TO GO!!!!!

The weather here has been beautiful. All the snow fell up in the mountains and the palm trees are looking exceptionally pretty this time of year....I guess my brother will be moving here now....Gary you always did say that when there were palm trees in colorado........lol. The Peak got a little more snow this morning and looked cold today...the snow was just blowing off the top. The girls and i took another hike....i just cant tire them out...maggie has become more active and playful again with zip around....Time sure is flying by...maggie is 4 years old already!

Isn't she a cutie!

Well, tonight the mountains are supposed to get 2 to 5 ft of snow.....we are to get a small amount and the weather then, is supposed to warm and we will just get rain. But the higher elevations will continue to get snow. Here are a few pictures for all of you in sunny florida....and for one special person in san diego.... who are just so warm! Zip and I hiked alone today...its easier with one dog on longer hikes. Plus it gave me some time to work with her off the leash....she has been such a good dog and learning fast. I Hope to get some more snow pictures soon. Oh by the way Gary, I found some Palm trees here in colorado...ill try and get some pictures if the snow is not too deep tomorrow!!!!

While we were hiking in Garden of the Gods we were surprised to see a nice mule deer buck and a few little critters. Zip is not sure what to do about the rabbits, so they still stay on their leashes there. Hopefully tomorrow we are going to hike somewhere else, maybe up around Denver or Golden. The weather is beautiful and crisp. No heavy snows yet, just in the mountains around Breckenridge and Telluride. May be making a trip up that way soon for some pictures. Sorry about the focus on the one picture of the buck but it was the only one i had that showed its spread. It looks like from the shape of his rack that this old boy is on the decline....bet he was impressive a few years ago. The berries are from a rocky mountain juniper i believe....used by the indians as a tonic or mixed with tupertine as a linament....today it is used in flavoring gin....i dont think i will try either....they just looked pretty! lol.....