We couldn't have asked for a better day to venture out on a snow shoeing expedition!
After months of planning to host our first ever disc golf tournament we had to cancel it. Funny, we called it the Holey Snow! Disc Golf Tournament... and had to end up cancelling it, yes, really, due to TOO MUCH SNOW!
So, to make the best of a fluffy, white situation we shifted gears and got ourselves ready to lead a day of snow shoeing tours through our property.
After months of planning to host our first ever disc golf tournament we had to cancel it. Funny, we called it the Holey Snow! Disc Golf Tournament... and had to end up cancelling it, yes, really, due to TOO MUCH SNOW!
So, to make the best of a fluffy, white situation we shifted gears and got ourselves ready to lead a day of snow shoeing tours through our property.
With the help of our friend Wayne and the generosity of a school in Membertou, we got our hands on 18 pairs of snow shoes, so we were more than covered in the loaner department.
Our first tour, at 10 a.m. on a Sunday morning had exactly two participants. I know, I know, what was I thinking planning anything for Sunday morning.
Luckily Stephen is a trooper, and woke up bright and early to shovel snow, check on conditions and dig the outhouse out of it's winter slumber.
Our next tour, the afternoon variety had a whopping 23 folks eager and ready to follow our lead!
Our first tour, at 10 a.m. on a Sunday morning had exactly two participants. I know, I know, what was I thinking planning anything for Sunday morning.
Luckily Stephen is a trooper, and woke up bright and early to shovel snow, check on conditions and dig the outhouse out of it's winter slumber.
Our next tour, the afternoon variety had a whopping 23 folks eager and ready to follow our lead!
We geared up, clipped in and headed out into the back woods of Catalone Gut.
It was 6 degrees, with a little breeze, and about 3.5 ft of snow beneath our feet. A perfect day if you ask me.
There were a hand full of first time snow shoers... and from the sounds of it, it won't be their last time. phewf.
The event was part of a larger initiative by the CBRM to get people out, active and enjoying themselves during the winter months. And when you think about the fact that most of Canada (except for my smirking friends on the West Coast) endures at least 5 months of winter, it really is a no brainer.
We've got to get outside and enjoy our surroundings. Hibernating in this type of weather really does lead to sulking, lethargy and more drinking than one really needs.
So kuddos to all of those smiling faces who made it out on Sunday!
It was 6 degrees, with a little breeze, and about 3.5 ft of snow beneath our feet. A perfect day if you ask me.
There were a hand full of first time snow shoers... and from the sounds of it, it won't be their last time. phewf.
The event was part of a larger initiative by the CBRM to get people out, active and enjoying themselves during the winter months. And when you think about the fact that most of Canada (except for my smirking friends on the West Coast) endures at least 5 months of winter, it really is a no brainer.
We've got to get outside and enjoy our surroundings. Hibernating in this type of weather really does lead to sulking, lethargy and more drinking than one really needs.
So kuddos to all of those smiling faces who made it out on Sunday!
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