Cures
for cabin fever during long Idaho winters come in many forms. Some of the best involve dressing up warm and
just getting out in the snow.
Some
people carry this to extremes like my dear hubby. He has passed the insanity on to his sons,
grandsons and even his sons in law.
As
soon as there is questionably thick ice on the favorite lake, DH and his
fishing buddies are out there drilling for trout. Fish caught this way have
wonderful flavor so I don’t complain.
No,
my idea of a fun time in the snow involves cross-country skis or snow shoes and
a view like this one of an icy river and swans.
(This time the only camera I took
was my new cell-phone. I was impressed
with the quality of the photos. The original
of this shot is over 4,000 pixels wide at 72dpi. I brought it down to 800px for faster loading)
If
I want to see the swans I have to ski over this bridge. It scares me every time, especially like
yesterday when the track was icy and the skis go FAST.
Harriman State park has an extensive trail system with ranch buildings which have been
converted to use for visitors. The main lodge
was open with bathroom, hot chocolate, fireplace and big screen t.v.
I
passed up the ranch and continued out to the lookout over the river. Since it was a holiday there were plenty of
other skiers to keep me company.
By
the time I got to the lookout I was looking for more than scenery.
There
has always been a portable outhouse, (a.k.a. kybo) there for people like me who
need such a break. (btw, this photo was taken just a few years ago with my
first cell phone. Amazing difference in
quality)
Even
though kybo seats in the winter are rimmed with frost which promotes hovering,
they are still a welcome sight.
Squatting
in winter woods with lots of company is really not an option. It’s amazing how FAST one can ski with
crossed legs.
