Well for the first time in my life I decided that skiing wasn't extremely important to me. I decided that saving the money and taking some pictures sounded like a better idea. So off I went, with my backpack loaded down with camera gear, my ipod, water, and some snowshoes. I had an amazing time just wondering around in the waist deep snow. It was a good workout and certainly allowed me to slow down a little and see the scenery. The winter beauty of the mountains for me is often lost to the thrill of speeding down the de-treed trail. Unfortunately I wasn't able to go everywhere I wanted to go as time was limited and I didn't have a car to explore other areas. Anyway, if you haven't ever been snowshoeing you should certainly consider it next time you are looking for a day off the slopes!
