A frosty morning and strong breezes were a challenge for the three CdeB hikers who set out for Rye Lake off Stanrock Road. We bundled up, strapped up our snowshoes and pulled up our neck gaiters and headed out along snow machine trails that were well travelled for the most part. Once into the trees we were protected from the worst of the wind, and were able to enjoy the pristine snow off the trail And the sunshine and amazing blue skies.
Mostly small animal tracks along and across our route, but there was one set of fresh tracks that were likely made by a wolf. Stopped for a quick break at the end of Rye Lake which was not frozen where the lake drains out into a small creek.
We realized we missed our turn back to our vehicles when we were at the top of a steep downhill we didn't recognize (distracted leader or head turned away from the wind?). We turned back, happy that we didn't get down the hill before we realized we missed our turn.
Safely back to the cars. Cold and windy but quite happy we made the effort to get outside.
