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Snowshoeing at Bear Lake RMNP
Good morning afternoon 
I intended on writing this post this morning before church, but then Shane suggested we go to the 8:00 service, so I literally had time to brush my teeth, down some coffee, and get dressed. I didn’t even realize I’d skipped breakfast until we got home at 9:30.
Don’t worry, I nipped that problem in the bud.
Delicious.
Although today is supposed to be the day I don’t open my lap top, I ended up switching that day for yesterday, because yesterday it was all about the fun! After teaching boot camp yesterday morning (and Shane participating in it!) we made the 45 minute drive to Bear Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park – to go snowshoeing!
Ninja-style.
You may remember the last time Shane and I went to Bear Lake – for a 10 mile hike. This time was a bit different, because we were wearing a little something extra over our hiking boots:
As we were driving through the mountains to Bear Lake, we were a little apprehensive, because it seemed like all of the snow had already melted.
But as we kept ascending (and the temperature started dropping) there was more and more snow, and at Bear Lake, it was literally packed with snow feet deep.
Shane and I decided to go to the first three lakes – Nymph, Dream, and Emerald. It was our very first time snowshoeing – an awesome client (who I dearly miss!) gave me the snowshoes as a Christmas/going away gift – so we really weren’t sure what to expect. At first it was a little awkward – “how do I work these things?!”
But then we got the hang of it and had an absolute BLAST. It’s kind of like a combination of hiking and skiing.
This is at Nymph Lake, and as far out on the ice as I’d go. Shane, however, was a little more courageous.
Crazy man.
One of my favorite views from our trip:
The trip took us about 3 hours, and we could really feel it in our hips and calves when we were done! We want to go back ASAP, but I think we need to get a new pair of snowshoes. Shane’s (well, mine at first, and then we switched haha) kept falling off and digging into his ankles, which was no bueno. We had to stop about every 10 minutes to adjust. But it was still so much fun.
After our little adventure, we stopped in Estes Park for Bloody Mary’s, came home, and went out for Mexican food. It was such a great way to spend our anniversary 
That’s AWESOME! What a great way to spend your afternoon!
Seriously it looks like heaven there. I cannot wait to go back
It looks so beautiful out there!!!! I need to do this!
That looks incredibly fun! I love Colorado, too 🙂 We live a not too far from the Big Horn mountains in Wyoming, so we are hoping to do some more camping and hiking in the mountains. We don’t get up there enough!
How FUN! It looks like it was an absolutely beautiful day. I’ve never been snowshoeing, but it’s always something I’ve wanted to do. Glad you guys had such a fun time!
so fun! i love snow shoeing! and it’s a great workout!!
That looks awesome!! I am still a snow newbie (and I’ve never seen anything like that) so I loved the pics. Happy anniversary!
Snowshoeing looks like fun. Something very different, looks like you would need to be quite coordinated too 🙂
Looks like a blast! I want to try snow shoeing for sure. We have cross country skied but not snow shoeing yet.
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Snowshoeing in the mountains in Colorado. Pretty sure it doesn’t get any better than that!
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what a great way to celebrate your anniversary! i love that you guys went snowshoeing – i feel like you’re always doing creative and fun things together – nicely done hah and how awesome that Shane took your bootcamp class!
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That looks like such a fun day! All the mountains pictures I’ve been seeing this weekend are going to make the next two weeks unbearable as I wait for my own trip!
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I love how adventurous you two are, I can tell how much you LOVE your new home. So happy for you 🙂
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sounds so fun!! and how beautiful! I must visit Colorado!!
I love, love, love snowshoeing! We usually head to VT once a year for a weekend of shoeing, and love it. We dont ski and found this is a great winter activity to get out and active. And its amazing what a workout it is!
Snowshoeing sounds like a kick-butt workout, as well as SUPER fun! I love this idea!!
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I am dying to go snow-shoeing!!! That is number one on my “winter” to-do list. Unfortunately, I’ll probably have to wait until next year. Something to look forward to, though. 🙂
I went to Bear Lake during my first ever trip to Colorado in 2009. It’s so pretty!! And I love your photos- and that your husband took your boot camp class!
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