7.8-miles along Williamsburg Woodland Trails with Tippi, into Conway State Forest.  A highlight of the journey today was the headwaters of Nichols Brook, at the small pond west of Briar Hill Road.

Hawley Kiln marking with Tippi prior to Saturday's race.

One quick trip around the Stony Brook loop with Tippi, 1.5-miles.

Moody Spring 5.7-Mile Snowshoe Race
February 27th, 2011 - Dubuque State Forest - Hawley, MA

I directed another event in Hawley, with 58 finishers.  I went out early to mark and track, and finished in 51st.

Once back home, I took Tippi to Stony Brook for a 3-mile snowshoe run.

1st Northeast Snowshoe Federation Snowshoe Championship
 Northfield Mountain Visitor Center
February 26th, 2011 - Northfield,  Massachusetts

Good friend DD organized this, an attempt at bringing New England and the Northeast together for something big and annual.  I finished 77th, just behind my Pop, out of 85.

Moody Spring course marking with Tippi, measured out at 5.8-miles.

4-mile Sunrise Park snowshoe with Tippi.

Hallockville Pond "Orchard" 3.7-Mile Snowshoe Race
February 20th, 2011 - Dubuque State Forest - Hawley, MA

I directed another event in Hawley, going out early to mark and track, and finished 78th of 84.

2nd Annual The Immortal "Moby Dick" Busa
7.3-Mile Snowshoe Race - February 19th, 2011
Mount Greylock State Reservation - Lanesborough, MA

I organized and directed this one.  Additionally, I managed a 39th of 60 for the race; I went out early with Tippi.  Did the cooking outside in huge wind at the finish line as well.

4-mile snowshoe run with Tippi from Sunrise Park.

Marking the Moby Dick Race Course with Tippi;  roughly 7-miles (give or take).

4-mile snowshoe run at Sunrise for Tippi and I.

Another Sunrise Park Snowshoe with Tippi, 4-miles.

8th Annual Camp Saratoga ~5-Mile Snowshoe Race

February 12th, 2011 - Wilton Wildlife Preserve - Wilton, NY

The Camp Saratoga 5-Mile Snowshoe Race at Wilton Wildlife Preserve was held by my very good friends JC & LC.  

I ended up 36th out of 163 finishers.

4-miles from Sunrise Park up to the Metacomet with Tippi.