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HomeAlgonquin Winter Tracking

Algonquin Winter Tracking 2014

Page 6 - Exploring III

 

The photos on this page were taken at various places.

The deep snowfall of this winter sometimes created interesting shapes as it piled up on objects such as stumps and small trees.

A frozen "waterfall" - which is actually water seepage over a rock face.

If you find yourself in a survival situation sometimes a fallen tree can form part of an excellent shelter. Provided it's in a dry area, you can clear out the bottom using your snowshoe as a shovel and then place the ends of trees and branches on the high part to form a simple lean-to shelter. This one looks ideal; the only drawback I can see is that it might be a bit too high. You want it low and as small as practical, in order to have less air to heat.
This is along the Beaver Pond trail.

Now that is deep snow!

A beaver lodge in winter.

PLEASE NOTE it is dangerous to walk close to a beaver lodge, because the beaver stays active in the winter, and the movement of the water caused by the beaver entering and exiting its lodge can weaken the ice surrounding the lodge.

 

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