Sunday Snowshoeing BC Canada

[dboles]

If trapping isnt your thing please read no further
Yesterday was one of those glorious shining winter days.One where you just have to get out-even if the the Daytona was on.
Earlier I had won a giveaway knife and ferro steel on another forum
The day would give me a chance to try it out on various outside duties

Went to a swamp on my trapping area to have a look.With the amount of snow we have its easier to get around.The rest of the year its a jungle just to even get near it
Looking north

If you remember my trapping post from last week you will know we have had lots of snow.Snowing now and more on the way enough already
This is a beaver lodge.You can always tell an occupied one in winter as the beaver build them with a little thinner roof to allow heat to escape melt snow and help properly ventilate the lodge Notice the divet of snow on the top.Wonder what the R value of this lodge is

After a couple miles walking and looking around time for fire, tea and a snack

The ever silent foreman making sure I get it right especially her share of the cookies

Friend Jeff Him and I have done some travelling had some fine times out and about and still do.He started the fire

The sun was steadily dropping towards the skyline,once gone the coats hats and gloves went on fast and the temparature dropped to -15c

Headed back along the far edge of the wetland so we could do a loop

Always nice to see the animal activity in the snow.Some otter tracks

We has encountered weasel mink otter marten wolverine and the coyotes are starting to pair up for their favourite time of year-mating season.If your a coyote dont miss it lol

The fire from a distance

Great day looking south

Knife and steel worked well for the small tasks we put it through.Knife will likely go into my moose/elk hunting gear.Steel I will put to fine use until worn out
Dan'l

[Gizmo]

Lovely pics as usual Dan'l. Just makes me want to pack my bags and head out there!

[campinghiker]

Thanks for the pictures dboles, I must visit Canada next winter.

[Chui]

Great stuff, Dan'l.........always a real treat when you post your adventures in the wilds.