When Melanie Hakala Rossi and friends decide to go for a snowshoe adventure, they don’t fool around. Melanie said it was an intense snowshoe with a steep climb, starting from east Hancock. They went through the woods on their way up... I can’t reveal my source, but someone said those pines in the first photo were an old party spot back in the day. Melanie and crew didn’t do any partying, though, as they were all business, wanting to make it to the top. You can see why with the amazing views they were treated to once UP there. Part of their adventure took them behind the Quincy Hoist House and Mine Shaft. It looks pretty nice with the snow all around it and the blue sky peeking out from the clouds. On their return trip, the ladies took the tram tracks down and Melanie said the snow was quite deep. All and all it was a great adventure.

Since we’re already strapped into snowshoes, let’s head further north with Nathan, from Visit Keweenaw. He’s taking us for a Snowshoe excurtion in Copper Harbor, at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park. The lead-in says: “Nathan snowshoes at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park! With nearly 200 inches of seasonal snowfall and lake effect still rolling in, one can muse about what winter life at Fort Wilkins must have been like in the 1800s. Conditions here are prime for snowshoeing - fresh snow, quiet trails, and history that stays evergreen all winter long.”

Very nice pictures. I especially love the first one
and the last two. So pretty!

Awesome stuff Mel...as ALWAYS! I love the colors
of the sky in the minehouse pic..they are all
awesome....And great walk around the Fort.

That first picture, The Pines, looks like bigfoot is
standing up there, at the top of the trail. LOL

I do love all the photos and video.

Hi
Quite a hike, with quite the view. I've never
tried snowshoeing. But I imagine that, like cross-
country-skiing, it's nice to have a friend along
so you can take turns breaking trail. And,
speaking from ignorance, what is the point of
snowshoes on a groomed trail? Would you sink down
further if you only had boots?

I do think the soldiers at Fort Wilkins must have
disliked being stuck there in the winter. We
modern people can have our outdoor adventure but
then go back to a nice warm restaurant, like
Nathan recommends.