Jordan Pond

Ever wonder what Jordan Pond looks like during the winter season? You're welcome...

"The Bubble Butt" in the distance

I'm pretty sure I found .the. best place on the island to snowshoe. But, here's a little bit of advice for you, folks... don't forget your snowshoes at home. Actually, I technically didn't "forget" them, I had just decided there was no way I would actually "need" them. Oops. Big mistake! I mean, ok, yes, we have had a few feet of snow dumped on us within the past few weeks. I should have known better...

Hmmm, perhaps snowshoes would have been smart?

Pheebs and I made it almost to the other end... before I fell knee deep into a culvert. Yes, I heard the running water. Yes, I knew there was one in there somewhere. I misjudged the width, assumed there was a step in the middle, like many others, and .sank. .right. .in. Surprisingly, my feet didn't get as wet as I thought they would. At least I know now that my new hiking boots are (indeed) waterproof! ...the gaiters, too. Never go anywhere in the woods during the winter without a pair of those. After taking that little swim, I made the genius decision of the day to turn around and call it a day.

Phoebe

Phoebe, of course, enjoyed every moment... moving like a gazelle on top of the deep snow drifts. What she would easily skip through, barely leaving a paw print, I would get caught knee deep in. As I struggled to pull myself out, she would get impatient and shoot me a look, as if to say, "Really, human? You're pathetic".

Next time... I'm bringing my showshoes. We'll see who's running gracefully like a gazelle then, huh, Pheebs?