Monday, 23 December 2019

Iroquoia - Crawford Lake (106.7 km) to Mt. Nemo (93.0 km) - December 19th, 2019

Nine hardy hikers set off from Crawford Lake being Brian, Ron J., Isaac, Arpi, Madge, Annette, Ron B., Eric and Steve the photographer.  It was supposed to be -20 degrees with the wind chill when we started so we were all bundled up.  Luckily we didn't have much wind.



The streams weren't frozen over but it quickly became apparent that Icers were required.

Our Bridge Picture.  Ten photos taken and not a one where everyone was looking at the camera.


A tricky descent with all the snow.



Crossing Twiss Road


This tree has been ravaged by the woodpeckers with the trunk almost eaten through in the middle.

A brief stop on the trail.

Off down the trail again.


Down a slippery hill.

and back up again.

Finally elevensies!  Our leader needs a new watch.

Another tree that has been ravaged by the woodpeckers.

We begin the descent into the Bronte Creek Valley.





We reach the Valley floor and cross a marsh.


Crossing Bronte Creek
and my camera battery died so no more photos today but we all completed the next 5 km.

Friday, 6 December 2019

Dufferin - Hwy #86 15.2 km to BTC Parking 29.4 km - Dec 6, 2019


 Today's hikers, Arpi, Ron B, Ron J, Catherine, Brian, 
Steve our fearless leader and Case.
 It was like a winter wounderland

 

 There were a few challenging hills


 On the open fields we encountered blowing snow
 The two Ronnies ... sampling wild grapes


Catherine provided us with a "Rogues Gallery"