Snowshoe Hike – Louisville, CO

Clare, Jen, and Liz
On Friday, the day after our blizzard, I jumped in the Honda and drove up to Jen’s House. We agreed to meet around noon, and go for a nice leisurely snowshoe hike.

The Trail from Jen's House
Jen’s neighborhood was blessed with 16-18 inches of snow, so we were assurred of a good time snowshoeing. While we were waiting for her friend, Liz, to show up, Jen & I went for a quick warm up. We hopped her backyard fence and walked up the Ridge behind her house. When we got up to the top, just past the sledding area, Liz called. She would be over soon, so Jen & I headed back.

When I met Liz, she was bent over, diligently working at the straps of snowshoes Jen was loaning her. We outfitted her with some trekking poles, and we were all good to go.

The Front Range From the Tundra of Louisville

We all hopped the fence (by this time I was a pro), and headed up the ridge. It was a beautiful day, and I was looking forward to the view of the Front Range, covered in new snow.

Jen & Clare Snowshoeing Champs

Liz & Jen Snowshoeing in Louisville
We had gone about 3 miles, encountering ankle to waist deep patches of snow, when Liz experienced a soreness in her hip joint.

Jen & Liz Engaged in Conversation
Time to stop…so we took off our snowshoes, and walked on a cleared concrete path the last little bit to Jen’s house.

We spent the afternoon baking cookies (some 3 dozen cookies and a tray of Blondies). Jen’s house smelled fabulous, as a result. Then later, Liz’s hubby Bill, and Dennis came over to watch some B-ball. We had a wonderful meal of pot roast (I had salmon), salad, potatoes & carrots, and more cookies. Then we watched Michigan State progress to the Elite Eight.

What a fun day!

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