Winter Wonderland

Woke up this morning to a new skiff of powdery snow. We went out first thing into the pristine wilderness to do some tracking. The first tracks we came across were the cottontails, the main food source for our other park animals. As we hiked through the flocked pines we came across Red Fox tracks and chose to see what he was up to in the early morning hours. The tracks led us about a mile until we lost them in the deep snow in the forest. The story from the tracks this morning told us that the fox marked the trail numerous times to let us know who it belongs to, he chased a rabbit to a rock formation hoping for breakfast (the rabbit did get away), and frolicked in the snow looking for mice and voles. Upon our return we took many pictures of the winter wonderland. The layers of snow were like walking on a blanket of diamonds and the slight breeze blew snowflakes from the trees like gold dust. Enjoy your winter wonderland wherever it may be.

Look carefully to right of window - "gold dust"

Guides-To-Go has a New Home

We finally have settled into our new office in Woodland Park and are excited to start classes and tours in the Southwest Colorado and Pikes Peak region. Dee bought a 35' 5^th Wheel (the model is a “Snowbird” go figure..hehe) and is spending the winter as a volunteer at the Mueller State Park Visitor's Center. What a great opportunity! It has been fun hiking everyday, rain, snow or sunshine and getting to know the resident critters.  It is a beautiful park on the west side of Pikes Peak with 5,000 acres, 55 miles of trails and an elevation of 9600 feet.  If you have the opportunity, come see this place.

Happy New Year!

“I can hardly wait until I can step out into the cool, crisp mountain air with a hot cup of coffee. Hear the wind through the pines and the sweet smell that I remember as a child. Off in the distance will be the elk grazing at the foot of Pikes Peak and I will know I can relax now.” 

                    Dee DeJong, Owner / Guide / Trainer of GTG

I said this many times as I was packing and getting ready for the big move of Guides-To-Go; it proves if you have a goal you can achieve anything. I have had many cups of coffee, heard the wind, seen the elk and smelled the sweet mountain air many times. Just keep dreaming and it will become reality. Thanks for all you support through the years and many more to come. Dee