Snow slips away, for now

Jason's Monday off during his four-day 10-hour cycle prompted the gorgeous pics from a powder blanket tucked around String Lake (below). He saw deer and elk during his two-hour hike there. 

Most of the snow had melted by this weekend and the photo (top) at Hidden Falls near Jenny Lake show only remnants of the wintry tease.

Weather forecasters predict more flurries tomorrow to accompany the ebbing ivory mountain tops.

Mountain People

A month's growth and Jason fits right in with the wilderness crowd. He calls it his "local badge." He says he'll either shave or iron for work, but not both.

Winter comes to Wyoming

The Aspens were a blaze with their golden hues one day, and then on Friday the snow start blowing through the valley. 

Jackson has received about 3-4 inches over the weekend. We walked around town to check out the wonderland on foot. Whether we are ready or not, the snow is here. It is common for Jackson and the Tetons to receive a foot or more in a single day. Ski slopes open around Thanksgiving and we hope to take a shot at winter sports. Our neighbor Tom has offered to give me a refresher and Jason a lesson.