I went out late yesterday afternoon for a couple hours of skiing in a local nature center that has six miles of trails. I decided to do my skiing self-portrait for this year and realize I now have a few more winkles around the eyes... I also realized now that I had some condensation on the camera lens.
I love the mix of the trails, from hardwood ridges and lowlands. I passed an old barn, sadly it's no longer in use, but I love how the red stands out against the white landscape.
I headed across Brewster Lake, noticing water seeping into the ski tracks. 
I didn't take any photos in the wetlands, but out Cedar Creek I heard then saw from a distance several sandhill cranes. My trip ended, skiing through a Midwest prairie, under an ominous sky and failing daylight.
Sage
ReplyDeleteWas that Pierce Creek preserve? You never cease to amaze me; granted we've gotten more than our fair share of snow, but seeping water in ski tracks ... across a lake? Glad you made it safely!
How lucky you are to live near the nature and enjoy lakes and snow!
ReplyDeleteI loved that chic hat and of course, your pic!
They're not wrinkles: They're smile lines :)
ReplyDeleteMy post earlier today grew out of a similar wanderlust for nature. May we always be so close to the places that inspire us.
Sage: You are a "Man of All Seasons"! It never fails to amaze me how winter snowfalls creates such beauty!
ReplyDeleteWe have more snow than that here...
ReplyDeletelol...and we're about to get some more. :-/
Ahem, is that a cowboy hat you're wearin'? You know, they have lots of cowboy hats in Texas. ...just sayin'... :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery, Sage. I'm ready for the spring, myself. I've had winter fatigue all week. *sigh*
Sleepyhead, yes, Pierce Cedar Creek. As for the bit of water in the tracks, the ice is plenty thick; the only problem is if you stand still you can get ice on the bottom of your skis and then you have a hard time sliding.
ReplyDeleteLeni, a "chic hat?" Just what does that mean in spain? Here, it would refer to a "girlish hat!" LOL
Carmi, "Smile Lines," You made my day, thanks!
Michael, I don't want to be a "Man for All Seasons," for he ended up losing his head at the end of the play, right? just kidding.
Kenju, I know you're getting lots of snow, and DC has more than Buffalo!
Stephanie, yes, that is a Stetson, one of two I own (plus I own there dirty jungle/desert hat) But I'm still not from Texas!
Steph beat be to my comment. (Stetson is a Missouri company--St. Joseph--of course.)
ReplyDeleteI cannot think of Nordic skiing without thinking of my father-in-law who taught me during my first trip to Germany in 1985. He was a licensed instructor and coach and my wife--then fiance--was a former member of the German Alpine team. 'Twas quite the experience, recounted here.
Sorry for the self-link which is, as you know, merely blogger-onanism.
Cheers.
These photos remind me of a Robert Frost poem. You look fantastic, btw...like you're ready for a new adventure!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery. The red barn carries some mystery with it. And, you carry Zorro's eyes:).
ReplyDeleteOn a related note, I was watching Cross Country Skiing this weekend on the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteThey really don't seem to be into the scenery though.
You still look Amish. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAt least Murf didn't say here how boring CCS is...
ReplyDeleteOh I would love doing that! Your own winter Olympics :)
ReplyDeleteTC - That was my other comment choice. I went the Amish route. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics. I liked the last one the most. :)
ReplyDeleteCharacter lines! Means you've got a story to tell right? Love all the pictures.
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