Avalanche Danger HIGH!

Every year someone - somewhere in Utah's mountains is killed by an avalanche.  Even the most experienced and prepared backcountry skier, snowboarder, snowmobiler and snowshoer can and often do become a victim of a deadly avalanche.  It is so sad!  And so very important to heed all avalanche warnings and check the Utah Avalanche Center before heading to the mountains.  Here is the link to their website: http://utahavalanchecenter.org   If you enjoy Utah's mountains in the winter, please add this website to your favorites and check it often.  What to do when avalanche danger is high?  Play it safe at the Solitude Nordic Center!  We chose to snowshoe from the Solitude Village and the cost was a mere $5 for an all day snowshoe pass.

The Solitude Nordic Center offers 6 snowshoe trails.  (See the map below)  We began hiking the Redman Loop, then connected with the Solitude Trail which brought us to the Cabin Loop and from there we reached Silver Lake and then followed the Camp Trail back to Solitude Village.  It was a delightful 2.65 mile snowshoe hike in the fresh, deep snow and a perfect workout.  Even though you are hiking between two ski resorts, you feel completely isolated - away from crowded lift lines and noise. 

Some idea of the snow depth!  And more on the way!!

The Redman Loop passes through Redman campground.

Heavy snow falling from the trees made these snow craters.

Under an obstacle.

Staying within boundaries is good advise.

Cabin Loop through rustic cabins.  Rustic my foot - they were nice!!

Resting - not that we needed any rest!

Animal tracks - this one had some long claws.

Me having fun playing in the snow.

Finished hiking as the clock struck 4:00.

Not too bad for an afternoon of fun.

 As promised - a map of the snowshoe trails at Solitude Nordic Center.

 http://www.skisolitude.com/downloads/nordic_trail_map.pdf

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******Miles hiked tally

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222.5