Ski trip, snow cave and snow machine tour

This weekend's theme was outdoors!
On Saturday we went skiing on trails nearby. We reached the so-called "upper upper crossing" of one of the many streams there are in surroundings. The weather was mild and skiing in quiet forest was perfect start for the day.

This weekend's theme was outdoors!
On Saturday we went skiing on trails nearby. We reached the so-called "upper upper crossing" of one of the many streams there are in surroundings. The weather was mild and skiing in quiet forest was perfect start for the day.

Julien had some fun with Lola the black labrador in our yard

The Saturday night was exciting! You see, we had dug a snow cave inside one of the big snow piles Scott plowed before and we decided to have some experiment for maybe upcoming big trip. So we borrowed mattresses, prepared some extra clothes just in case and grabbed our sleeping bags. And we were ready to sleep inside the cave! :D Julien, experienced that before, was snoring before Piia had time to dig herself inside the sleeping bag. Piia, the first-time cave-sleeper had some trouble to stay warm but with help of an extra mattress and extra clothes she managed to sleep as well. Another enjoyable experience. And if the kids or the warming weather don't bust the cave, we'll do it again!

On Sunday afternoon we started a snow machine trip to Colorado Creek cabin. Kerry and her friend Sandra had dog teams ready and they mushed all the way to the cabin and we led the way with some water, fire wood and hay for them. The trail was a dream for everyone who likes mushing. There were some really nice curves, uphills, downhills, followed by another curve. Really perfect! Even by a snow machine it was amazing. The dogs did a great job so we end up in the cabin pretty fast. There we gave some snacks to the dogs, put some straw and take a snack for ourselves in the nice and warmed cabin. After some quality time talking with Sandra and Kerry we hit the trail again to the way back. The sky was clear, and the sunset amazing on the hills! The trail crossed some forest and forest/tundra area so we had a great view to our surrounding. Really beautiful!

Marlin

Sam

Pronto

Ray

 The way back

That was our outdooor weekend and we are looking forward the next one: a race is planned at Pleasant Valley store, you can count on us, we will be there with cameras!

A video of the snowmachine trip... A bit moving but well...