We carried our snowshoes down to the river this morning, thinking they would be needed in the deep snow. However, the freeze/thaw cycles of the last couple weeks left the surface rather firm, and we were able to get around quite easily with just boots. If this condition exists at higher elevations, we might be able to get into the deep backcountry much earlier this spring.
So we carried our snowshoes, instead of wearing them, and set them down to take photos along the Crystal River. This shot, below Chair Mountain, is at one of those bends in the river where you can walk out into the stream this time of year.
