[at-l] winter hiking

[daveh@psknet.com (Dave Hicks)]

Been there.  Seen that.

Which brings up one of the advantages of the mountains of SW VA.  We are far
enough south that there is not enough snow for everyone to own a snowmobile
and a good layer of snow, or just the cold, after the hunting season keeps
the ATV's on the couch.

A great time to be in the woods.

Chainsaw

----- Original Message -----
From: Lyle <lab@glis.net>
To: <wabbell@virtual1.net>; <at-l@backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: [at-l] winter hiking


> Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Here in Michigan, the vast
> majority of the public lands are turned over to the snowmobiles. County
> roads through the woods are left unplowed. The snowmobiles take over and
> run round-the-clock. It is virtually impossible to find a quiet spot in
the
> woods once the snow hits - very discouraging!