There was a bit of hoar frost on the bluff when I started my walk yesterday morning. Still in the park, I heard a commotion in a couple of trees that wasn't caused by the multitude of quail I was seeing. After finding a vantage point, I found that a pair of Flickers were playing among the branches which made for very difficult shooting as they kept getting behind obstacles. I persevered and eventually got a few shots where the detail was acceptable.
After lunch I took the RZR and clawed my way up to Burnell Lake. I had thought that the lower elevation might have less snow and I would be able to take a group ride out on Saturday. Not to be! The only reason I made it up to the lake was that a high clearance vehicle with great tires had made it although he had spun out several places and had to take multiple runs to get up. I was able to keep one wheel in his track so I was only breaking trail with one. As soon as I tried to drive in virgin snow, I was stuck. There was 12 - 14 inches of snow at the lake and it was the type of snow that wouldn't compact and was like sugar so gave little traction. As soon as I high centered, the granules of snow spun out from under the tires and there was no traction. I guess this shows that my ATVing is over until a major thaw or spring.
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