Ever since there has been enough snow on the peaks of the Sierras to see from the Valley, Lainey has been begging us to go to the snow.
Last weekend, we packed up our snow clothes, snacks and water, sleds, extra clothes, and Maui, and headed up the 180 to the Sequoia National Park.
We've never had great luck finding sledding spots in the Park, as the majority of sites off the Generals Highway have sledding restricted signs. Big Stump is an official snow play spot but is typically packed with sledders and a bit too chaotic for us. We kept going and eventually came across the Quail Flat Winter Trailhead. It wasn't crowded (surprising for a busy Martin Luther King weekend) and there were lots accessible snow covered play areas.
We geared up, and went on the hunt for the perfect sledding spot. I need to mention that gearing up takes FOREVER with kids. Snowshoes that fit fine at home are miraculously too snug. Maybe it's the altitude... Does anyone else have the same issue of putting snow gloves on kids? Good grief. It's a great test of patience. Good thing Jan has more than enough to go around.
We never found the perfect sled run and ended up throwing more snowballs than sledding. The sleds did come in handy as shields though, so we were glad we had them. Lucy really just wanted to eat snow and was perfectly happy to lay on the ground with her tongue out. She managed to lob a few snowballs, but was more interested in eating them than throwing them.
Maui's snow prowess does need to be mentioned. We were completely impressed with his agility in the snow. His half Bernese Mountain Dog side was in full effect as he bounded around effortlessly spraying snow as he raced by. Technically, since we were in the park, he should have been on leash. And technically, he was... there was just no one on the other end of that leash. After awhile, the complaints of cold hands started to dominate the conversation, so it was time to turn back to the truck, peel off the gear, and warm our hands by the trucks heater. Or in Maui's fur. All in all - a great day and we're glad we went. Snow gloves and all.
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