February Johnston Canyon

We decided to spend some family time in the 

Mountains in February.

Johnston Canyon 

This is a super popular hike and it did not disappoint, 

the incline was doable and the kids found 

interesting landmarks all along the trail.   

 

My only mom problem was the snow pack was so tall 

on the trellis part of the trail the kids would slip 

from time to time and their feet would slide 

right under the railing.  

Not even close to falling under 

but be still my momma heart.

We loved exploring the cave and getting 

so close to the first waterfall.

 

There were plenty of people on the trail 

heading to the top to climb the ice falls.  

We didn't make it that far.

(Someone needed the bathroom 

at the trail head, dispite assurances

 she was just fine before we left. 

This mom learned quickly.

next trip we'll just insist they alllll go!)

Mr. T and Ms. E loved being towed by the sled,

Ms. E actually walked most of the way she 

really only wanted to be in for the steep declines.

 

When we got back to the trail head we were treated 

to an awesome dumping of snow.  It is hard to describe.  

It was like a blizzard but no wind.  

Soft snow falling fast and fluffy everywhere!!  

It was amazing! 

While we got everyone situated and prepped 

some lunch the kids enjoyed the 

snow plow piles in the corners of the parking lot.

Mr. T especially enjoyed 

catching snowflakes on his tongue!

We'll be back and we're determined to make it 

to the top to watch the ice climbers!