Mount Taylor Attempt

Last Sunday we attempted to snowshoe up to Mount Taylor with our firends Katy and Marlin. The trailhead, however, was about 5 miles up on a snowy road that proved too much even for an all-wheel drive car! We ended up digging out the car a couple of times before deciding to just enjoy our day and snowshoe around the area, which was quite nice even if it didn't have the vistas of Mount Taylor.

This is were a rabbit got picked up by a hawk, we think...

How do you eat lunch without going through the trouble of taking of your snowshoes? You recline like a Roman at a feast!

Katy and Marlin enjoying a few moments of well deserved rest.

Domingo Baca Trail Revisited, February 14, 2010

Rabbit on the path soaking in the sun... Notice its snout, closed eyes and little smile?

Jim with hiking companion Mark. Ruins of an abandoned shelter in the background.

We crossed this sparling clear stream several times. There was much less snow and ice than when we came through in late December.

Still some snow and impressive icicles at higher altitudes.