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Spoon Carving For Dinner

Posted on March 22, 2012 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

He was rummaging through his little green ditty bag and I knew something was amiss. Still I didn’t say anything. He is a veteran hiker and if he forgot a needed item then he would mention it all in good time. I sat near the cook pot preparing dinner of vegetarian chili with rice and a cup of cheese nips…

You Can Do That – In Pagosa

Posted on March 8, 2012 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

Class took me out of town yesterday. With deadlines, proposals, descriptions, research and emails sometimes I don’t feel like there is ample time to read for enjoyment. Which means I like the opportunity to drive for the quiet and this week began listening to the first few chapters of Christopher McDougall’s, Born to Run. The weather is typical March calendar…

Mind Wanderings In Pagosa

Posted on February 25, 2012 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

Fluorescent lights aren’t minimized no matter how comfortable the leather chair that leans far enough back allowing the soles of one’s feet to be seen crossed at the ankles on a table that isn’t appropriate for feet. I wonder how I would feel if I fell backwards into the corporate world and spent all of my thinking hours in a…

Unspoiled Snowshoe in Pagosa

Posted on February 7, 2012 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

It’s not like Disneyland. There are no lines, or crowds or stations for fried food. No strollers and definitely no crying (at least most of the time). Backpack … loaded. Extra jacket … stuffed. Full fuel bottle … to the rim. Hot chocolate … ample. Camera battery … fully charged. Sleeping bag … the big ‘en. Plentiful fresh powder lined…

Pagosa’s Sunrise Inspiration

Posted on January 30, 2012 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

Inspiration comes in a myriad of forms. “… miles to go before I sleep” is a popular refrain – quoting Robert Frost in “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Long before the scattering light could be perceived on the horizon I was tucked in my warm hat with a headlamp positioned on my forehead. The parking lot was empty. Reaching…

Wolf Creek Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Grooming & Nordic Trails

Posted on January 19, 2012 by jacquearagon | 2 Comments

The Wolf Creek Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club has GROOMED PLUMTAW, Sat Jan 14 – from McManus Road, west side via Piedra road side to Fourmile intersection. Parking at McManus (fs 633) is Good and access via Fourmile Road is 3/4 mile IN, On snomo packed trail to Fourmile Intersection. The report is “No traffic yet”. WEST FORK – Groomed on Sat Jan 14: Main Trail to Rainbow trail head (5km), and…

On Your Mark – Cani-Cross In Pagosa

Posted on January 9, 2012 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

20 seconds … 15 seconds … 10 seconds … 5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … GO! Kyia began with an unhurried pace, looked back to see what I was doing and then began to speed up. Me, I couldn’t move any faster. How does one shoot out of the blue chalked starting gate at the Fun Citizens/Novice Canine…

Free Dog Harness Demo Day, Fun Canine Ski and Snowshoe races and X-C Ski Social Jan. 6 2012.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by jacquearagon | 0 Comments

Free Dog Harness Demo Day, Fun Canine Ski and Snowshoe races and X-C Ski Social next weekend. The Pagosa Nordic Club is hosting 3 Free activities this weekend including a Sunset/Moonrise X-C Ski Social on Friday, A Canine Harness Demo Day and Clinic on Saturday and Fun Canine Ski-Joring and Canine Cross races on Sunday. Join us this Friday, January…

A Movement Nearly Went Unnoticed In Pagosa

Posted on December 28, 2011 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

Sometimes I don’t mean to take a walk – it just happens. And today, the day after Christmas, was one of those times. Clad in thick fleecy bottoms and a pair of Bearpaws on my feet it was the sight of two coyotes that first captured my attention. Their tawny thick coats were attractive and made the pair look bigger…

If You Can Walk … You Can Snowshoe In Pagosa Springs

Posted on December 15, 2011 by stepoutdoors | 0 Comments

“Winter Storm Warning!” is practically screaming from the computer monitor. The next line reads, “Hazardous winter weather conditions pose an immediate threat in your area.” Locals move their snow boots to the front door, stuff a pair of gloves into their jacket pocket and warm up the snowplow for hours of snow pushing. Me, I’m beside myself with joy. Snowshoes…

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