Winter Hike

Our first winter hike for 2010 was up Willow Heights. We had intended to locate an area for our overnight camp out but the weather would dictate otherwise.




Willow Heights is a great short hike 12 miles up from the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon.




In preparation for our overnight camp out we thought it might be good to practice building a snow cave. It all started good but we learned from first hand experience that snow needs time to settle and re-compact before you start digging. It was a little scary when the cave collapsed with two boys inside. Fortunately we were all paying attention and working together so when the cave collapsed the recovery was quick.