More swamp, snow and snowshoes with Tippi.

I directed an introductory snowshoe event as part of a naturalists program at Goodwin State Forest today in fairly brutal temperatures.

12th Annual Camp Saratoga ~5-Mile Snowshoe Race

February 15th, 2015 - 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 did not make the event this season, but 67 did finish the course.

But, closer to home...

Final round at the Swamp with Tippi.

Notchview Reservation Snowshoe Shuffle
February 14th, 2015 - Windsor,  Massachusetts

I helped out the Trustee's of Reservations at Notchview with a Notchview "Shenanigans" Snowshoe event.

One more time, Swamp! with Tips.

Another adventure in the swamp with Tippi.

Yet again, taking advantage of the local snow in Suffield Swamp with Tippi.

Sufield Swamp Snowshoe with Tippi, fairly close the the same route as the day prior.

Northfield Mountain 4-Mile Snowshoe Race
Northfield Mountain Visitor Center
February 7th, 2015 - Northfield,  Massachusetts

Good friend DD organized again.  Didn't make it to the event unfortunately, but 44 participants did.

Closer to home...

Suffield Swamp snowshoe with Tippi.

Snowshoe ramble in the Suffield Swamp for Tips and I.

Snowshoeing in the Suffield Swamp for 2.5-miles with Tippi.

Snowshoeing in the Suffield Swamp for 2.5-miles with Tippi.

16th Annual Saratoga Spa Winterfest 5km Snowshoe Race

February 1st, 2015 - Saratoga Springs, NY

The 16th Saratoga Spa Winterfest 5km Snowshoe Race at Spa Park in Saratoga Springs, New York directed by my friends Laura and Jeff.  I finished 33rd of 119 total participants.

1st snowshoe ramble of the season in the Suffield Swamp.

Ran 3-miles on the Metacomet Trail from Phelps Road north to the stonewall turn-a-round.