Week #2: Snowshoeing

Today I went snowshoeing. It was at a local nature center here in NY. I have been going to this nature center for many years and it offers many beautiful trails. They also have offered snowshoeing for quite a while but, I have never taken advantage of it. Until today that is.

I had thought about doing it for a while but, I didn't think that it would very fun so, I never tried it.

If you have ever thought this way about snowshoeing... You are missing out on a great time. I went with a small group of people. All of them are nature lovers like myself and I have made some new friends. They are a wonderful and fun group and I'm glad that i decided to go today.

That is what is so great about trying new things and going to places that you have never been before. You get the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.

The trail we went on was very beautiful. It was only open to snowshoeing so, we had the whole trail to ourselves. I have never been on this trail before, seeing how it is only open to snowshoeing. It was like going to whole new place.

We also had a fresh coat of snow fall this morning and it covered everything. The branches of the pine trees looked as though they had just been decorated in white frosting. There really is nothing like breathing in fresh, brisk, clean air. It was a very nice experience.

The only downside to this experience, I think, was the fact that it was very cold out this morning and I didn't dress as warm as I should have. Live and learn I guess lol. Walking a trail seems a little longer than it actually is when you're freezing but, it was still very enjoyable.

I also found it a little difficult at first to get past the fact of wearing over-sized tennis rackets attached to my boots. But, it really wasn't that bad. We had a few laughs about it actually and it helped to break the ice.

So, the question is... Would I ever do this again?

Yes, I think I would. Though, I do prefer to walk the trails when it's warmer out. But, they offer moonlight snowshoeing as well, which takes place only on nights with a full moon. That sounds like it would be fun. Except for the possibilities of getting dragged away by coyotes lol.

Next week, I plan on trying something a little different. So, please check back next week for the update. Unless, i decide before then, to try something new. Which I will post it here on my blog if I do.

I thank you again for coming along with me on this journey.

-Kami-