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Friday, December 31, 2010

Gold Creek Redux

 

Went back to Gold Creek today where the sun was even brighter and there were more people.  The snow parks were full and everyone in Puget Sound seemed to be out enjoying the snow and sun shine with their kids and/or dogs.  As is our usual start to the new year, Vangi, Rich, Molly and I went snow shoeing.

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We went along the creek, which I personally like because of all of the fantastic snow shapes;

 

 

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And since I made the trail yesterday, along with Jason’s most excellent help, we got to see my favorite tree stump

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After following the stream for a while we disappeared into the forest to make our way to the lake.  I like  going off trail because there are no other people when you go off trail. It is quiet and peaceful and very calming if you don’t think too much about the four people who got lost here earlier in the week.

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Occasionally, there would be a break in the trees with the snow covering what looks to be a lovely meadow swhere you could get a nice view of the mountains.

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Once at the lake, we ate a very good lunch, stayed about in the sun shine warming up, and saw the tracks of the rare Tyrannosaurus  Snoqualmie Pass

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We took our last look at the lake and stream

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before entering the forest to make our way back to the car.  We emerged safely from the forest, avoided all of the dogs at the trail head, and made our way safely along the road to the car without being hit by a speeder pulling a trailer loaded with snowmobiles.

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Once safe at the rest stop at the pass we had hot chocolate and pizza before heading home.

Pictures from hike

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