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After a snow dump that left side streets crippled in the city, I knew deep powdery snow was awaiting in the foothills.
Megan's car had no hope of getting her to work, so I drove her instead and took the opportunity of an early morning to go for a snowshoe.
I arrived at the trailhead just before dawn and noted the -22 Celsius temperature. Whoa...gonna have to keep moving to stay warm on this one!
After perusing some interesting structures in the Provincial Parks maintenance lot, I forged on upstream along Ranger Creek.
The alpenglow at dawn was spectacular - although photo ops were kept short to prevent my fingers from turning to wood. On I went, randomly forging a path through meadows and forests.
The sunrise was welcome, and I think I could even feel it's heat - or was I just imagining things out of desire?
Breaking trail was arduous due to the deep, unsupportive powder. But man, this IS what snowshoeing is at its best.
After a quick lunch in a meadow, I followed my trail back to my vehicle.