not so much cycling this year, but lots of hiking

[Crankin]

Eden, we were in the Methow Valley, in late February, so I know all about the lack of snow! The best experience of the trip was a snow shoe hike. Not a ton of snow, and if I had been at home, I'd probably would have been wearing my Ice Spikes, not snow shoes. But, the scenery was outstanding and so different than what I am used to. The nordic skiing was horrible. Still glad I went, and want to go back, when there's a normal snow pack.

[Eden]

Not this winter - we've another strong el nino predicted. The snow situation may be even worse this year. Our reservoirs are already so low and the fire situation was bad this summer. Not looking forward to another warm, dry winter. We need his little sister!

[Catrin]

Such a beautiful picture! I am TRYING to get back into hiking condition before the snow flies. I would like to do some hiking this winter but time will tell. Forecasts, at least some, call for a heavy snow year because of El Nino while others say the opposite. We will see which one the weather agrees with this year.

[jamesrx200]

That is a beautiful picture! My hiking experience has been in the Southwest US and Northeast US. One of my most favorite vacations ever was a 10-day trip that started at Yosemite and included Zion, Bryce, Arches and the Grand Canyon. We drove to each park and took day hikes.