Tales from the Hinterland: 2016/2017 edition

Snowballs wrote

Sick Bird Rider wrote

Snowballs wrote

Was wondering, what is the Twiggyness rating of this massiff you slew so bravely ?

Consider this a twig test: what is your rating of this glade, Snowballs? (see scale at top of the page)

Marching Band.

Oh.  Not even a nibble ! You don't want to play. Alright. Let's see. How can I put this ? I know. I'll convert it to metric, eh ?

That glade, while not Trafalgar square, is rather open. Trees are nicely spaced about, proper like and it's largely absent those bloody little saplings ( the ones that slap you on the bangers ) so mostly safe passage for those. That is unless you're that old guy on sticks - the one what sports a clam beard and some low hangers - a spot of trouble for that bloke.

So, Overall - a Twiggyness factor of 4.5

Now Gouvernour, I'll convert it back to standard for the Yanks.

Wide open. Why even SBR's Squire Dave could lead a Marching Band - Sousaphones and all - right down through there.
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" Hurray For The Red White And Blue .... "

Solid four.

Jeff LeChef wrote

Solid four.

I would concur. To give Snowballs due credit though, 4.5 is a solid estimate based on one photograph. Bring on the marching band!

It has been freaking cold lately. Snow in the woods is hard as rock, which makes for great walking. The dog loves these conditions. I snapped this fun image totally by accident yesterday, I was really trying to capture the otter slide track on the beaver dam:

Sick Bird Rider wrote

It is happening. Might have to put on skis tomorrow and slide around.



Edit: If you are new around here, this story has been going for a while. Here is your opportunity to catch up:

2010/11: Tales-from-the-Hinterland-an-ongoing-saga
2011/12: seems that we missed this winter, though there were a few random TRs, like the Dog Day Ski Adventure
2012/13: Tales-from-the-Hinterland-2012-13-edition
2013/14: Tales-from-the-Hinterland-2013-2014-edition
2014/15: Tales-from-the-Hinterland-2014-2015-edition

2015/16: Tales-from-the-Hinterland-2015-2016-edition

WELL?!?!?!?!??????
16/17 Edition started on the 27th, it's now the 28th. Um --- WTF!

campgottagopee wrote

WELL?!?!?!?!??????
16/17 Edition started on the 27th, it's now the 28th. Um --- WTF!

Patience, Grasshopper. It is cool and rainy up here but no snow so far. Telemark Dave has looked into his crystal ball and seen snow in the forecast but time will tell.

Not to mention the fact that I won't get new snow tires on the Snowbaru until next Saturday. Slow down there, buckaroo.

Ok Ok --- fine  

I love me some Hinterland.