Baby Needs a New Pair of Snowshoes

Ali came to visit us from upstate New York. She spent the week and although I had to head out for work each day, the evenings and the weekend gave us all time to catch up. It was great to see her and talk about life, good food, politics, etc.

I didn't want Ali to think that winter doesn't come to New Mexico so I suggested we take a trip up the mountain and do some hiking. Didn't have to talk her into it (although I did have to convince her that sneakers would not be comfortable - I don't think she believed me that the snow would be more than a dusting.)


Although it was a beautiful day, bright and sunny, Sandia Peak had roughly 3 1/2 feet of snow on it and the trail was only visible because of previous intrepid hikers/skiers.


The skiers had the right idea.

This is actually a 4-foot high fence.


Now it looks like a landscaping border.

And right about this time as I was trying to pull my leg out, it occurred to me that yes, snowshoes were invented for just this situation.



Ain't nothing getting by me.