After the majority of the snow melted in the valley this week due to temperatures in the 40’s, we decided to head to the mountains and test the snow for skiing. Myrtle Creek road is one of our favorite destinations because the open hillsides allow for views and wildlife sightings. Wildlife was plentiful today, as we spotted 14 moose–with at least four bulls–and several mule deer.
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| In this burn we spotted seven moose and several deer. |
The moose have been frequenting the road and creating a significant trail in the process. However, their tracks are too uneven to ski in. We still had plenty of room to make our own tracks.
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| Waxing the skis the first time. |
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| Quick snack break |
We skied 3.25 miles up the road from the truck, which we parked at the road leading to the Snow-Tel station. A nice fire keep us warm at lunch and while we waxed our skis the second time. The descent was fast, just 38 minutes to reach the truck.
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| How could we have forgot the smokies and marshmallows? |
Total skiing time: 1 hour 37 minutes. Distance 6.5 miles. A great trip to start the skiing season.
