09 February 2014

Outdoor Explorations: Rattlesnake Ski Day

Winter has returned to western Montana, and we snow-lovers are thrilled. To many of us, to wake up to 6" of new, fluffy snow means one thing on a fine weekend day: we have to get out into it.  My husband and I donned our layers and, armed with chocolate, water, a thermos of tea, and several eggy-avocado-y burritos, headed up to the Rattlesnake Recreation Area, where the parking lot was almost full and the snow was still falling. Two weeks ago the main trail was a sheet of ice, only ideal if one's goal was broken bones or bruises . . . but a foot of snow later, all is transformed.

photo by Allison De Jong

photo by Allison De Jong

photo by Allison De Jong

photo by Allison De Jong

photo by Allison De Jong

photo by Allison De Jong

What are your favorite winter activities?  Where do you love to go to see wintry beauty at its finest?

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