There was a time when I was able to tag along on many of Gary's story assignments for work. Since having kids, that opportunity has been rare, and I've missed that time together and the insightful new experiences.
Last week, thanks to my family watching Gordon & Grayson, I was able to participate in this season's first snow survey with Gary. The NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) treks out into the mountain snow several times each winter to measure snow depth and water content to help predict water levels throughout the year.
Gary and I hung out in Idaho City for awhile, waiting to meet up with the snow surveyor, a Forest Service employee, and a few others.
We suited up in our winter gear and snowshoes for the hike.
Here's my handsome hubby, documenting the story. Carrying that big camera added even more challenge in trudging through the deep, sticky snow.
There was a total of eight of us on this excursion; though I thought I would just be an observer, I actually got to participate in the survey by taking notes during the first two tests while the other notetaker helped move our vehicles for the snowplow. That evening, I had a brief cameo on the 5:00 and 6:00 News -- Gary made sure of that. :)
The weather was pleasant ~ cool, but not at all cold.
It was great to enjoy some time together out in the mountains.
We noticed these snow-covered berries on our trek back to the news rig.
Back where we were parked, here is the view toward Idaho City from the summit.
Gary, getting his gear packed up.
What an enjoyable morning with Gary! From Idaho City, he drove back to Boise to edit the story and complete other tasks at work. I drove back to our cabins for lunch and then to drive Jen to Boise for her evening flight back to Portland.
What a workout! The snowpack consisted of powder on the bottom, topped with heavy wet snow, all quite deep, adding some extra challenge to our snowshoeing efforts.
It actually felt good to work up a little sweat and get the heart rate going, after enjoying Christmas dinner and many holiday treats for the past week!
Here's my handsome hubby, documenting the story. Carrying that big camera added even more challenge in trudging through the deep, sticky snow.
There was a total of eight of us on this excursion; though I thought I would just be an observer, I actually got to participate in the survey by taking notes during the first two tests while the other notetaker helped move our vehicles for the snowplow. That evening, I had a brief cameo on the 5:00 and 6:00 News -- Gary made sure of that. :)
The weather was pleasant ~ cool, but not at all cold.
It was great to enjoy some time together out in the mountains.
We noticed these snow-covered berries on our trek back to the news rig.
Back where we were parked, here is the view toward Idaho City from the summit.
Gary, getting his gear packed up.
What an enjoyable morning with Gary! From Idaho City, he drove back to Boise to edit the story and complete other tasks at work. I drove back to our cabins for lunch and then to drive Jen to Boise for her evening flight back to Portland. Gary and I enjoyed sushi dinner out in Boise that evening also, as my parents and Melissa watched the boys at the cabins. We sure appreciate all their help with the boys, allowing us some quality time together.
1 comment:
Wow what wonderful photos! Looks like a great time. I miss snowshoeing, it is a great workout. Maybe next year for me!
~Traceu
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