First Snow Hike of the Season

Northern New Mexico is in desperate need of snow! So, you can imagine our shock when hiking high in the mountains today on the Winsor Trail, we ran into a dusting of a few inches, and thus, our first snow hike of the season. Our unprepared pawrents, were slipping and sliding around without their crampons, but lil sis and I, with our grippy paws and claws, managed just fine!

The beginning of our trail, facing the sunny south, was dry and clear. However, as soon as we crossed the ridge and continued down the north-facing slope, we found ourselves in a winter wonderland. Such a wonderful change of season for us desert-rats!

Winter hikes are by far my favorite! I love how quiet the forest is, and how serene the trees and trails look covered in a blanket of white snow. We really need more snow! Keep doing your snow dances, furiends!

Lil sis passed out on the ride home! Adorbs!

-Roxie