Sun, Mar 7 2004 - Beginner Snow Shoeing at Pocaterra in K-Country (View Original Event Details)
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Being the first timer on the Calgary Outdoor club Sunday snowshoe hike I have been nominated by my colleagues to file the event report.
The day was windy with some cover in Calgary but the wind left us once at Pocaterra hut and although the skies had a white snow cover the light filtered through and it was comfortably warm.
The group of six started off in the meadow below the hut for my benefit, never having put a pair of snowshoes before, and then we trekked off to the woods that flank the meadows side. The trip was published as being easy and doable for beginners and it was.
Rhonda’s friend Bridget said that the snow had a crust and wasn’t the greatest – I was just wondering how far you could sink in!! Five minutes into the woods a steep descent appeared and the question for me was- do you do this vertically or just slide ungracefully to the bottom of the decline – I chose vertical. Signs of wildlife- a big fat grouse off the path that looked like a football with a head.
As a newcomer to the group I find it amazing that a total stranger can pick up the phone and arrange to get to one of the most magnificent areas of the country, have a minimal cost and meet a gang of friendly and helpful like minded people. Thanks everyone for a great Sunday.
-- Jacqueline