Snow Go

It comes and it's a novelty,

It comes and creates a postcard, 

It continues to come and it stills the earth,

It comes more and more and buries,

It was fine,

for a time.

Now, I invite the snow to go.

Snow Guest

This fellow was waiting next to the warming hut by the Murtle River. Although the humans tried to engage him in conversation, his response seemed cool and he never said a thing. When invited inside, he remained frozen in place. There was once a man in red who had a similar cold demeanor. Perhaps it is the way of these winter people.

Later that day, he was standing outside of our cabin! Despite wearing a clever disguise, he was recognizable due to a small freckle on his cheek. He is standing there still; not speaking or moving, but belonging. And he has what he needs.

Snow Walk



glisten

glitter

gleam

shine

shimmer

sparkle

brisk

breathe

beautiful

treefog prowls

suncloud roams

snow walk





Cabin Guests

There were presents for everyone, including me!

Cozy, comfy and loved. What more does a pup need?

I was out at the cabin with the humans. We planted a tree, put up the sparkly lights and got out the food. Before long the guests arrived. They helped us eat, played games, walked with the snowshoes and shared in the campfire fun. These activities happen when the snow comes. Humans seem to like it, and there is alwyas something in it for me.

snow time

The river is snuggled into it's bed, wrapped in a soft, fluffy white blanket.

The snowshoes are out.

The sparkly lights are up.

Time to snuggle into a blanket and cozy up to the fire.

Happy Snow Time to all my Friends!

Grassi

Grassi Lakes Trail
Canmore, AB
approx. 300 m elevation gain
about 2 hours return to the dam

rock stairs
muddy
clear, cold water that is crunchy in spots
lakes for swimming
lots of hikers and pups
bring a leash
rocky canyon
climbing rocks and paintings

1 paw up

down to the Bow Valley

on top of the dam

The pika's voice echoes in the canyon.

Steak and Mushrooms

Placid Lake/White Horse Bluff Trail
Wells Gray PP
approx 12k round trip
about 4 hours and 200 m elevation

soft trail
mud
water for swimming
logs to pracitce your balance beam
no hikers
butterflies
dopey grouse

1 paw up

Me on the bluff.

Whoa! Now that is a mushroom.

If that is the mushroom, I can't wait to see the steak!

Moul Falls Trail

Wells Gray Park

about 1 hr return

soft trail covered in gold coins

lots of hikers and pups

bring a leash

a stream for drinking

1 paw up

a trail of golden riches