Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: I stole this picture from my sister Katie who was out hiking along the Raven trail. I think it sums up the end of the Holidays. Great time, and sad to see it go. The lakes are slowly freezing and I follow the rule of thumb that I follow others tracks. Here is the trail report from Winter Park... Read more

Excerpt: Steve has finally found something to harness Penny's energy. He was teaching her to ski jorn today Flying down the driveway goes Penny and Steve not far behind. How do you teach your dog to do this? He uses a ball thrower to throw a ball in front of her to get her to run ahead. Only problem is... Read more

Excerpt: The snow came just as they said it would and it was time to break out the new plow truck. Steve had a gleam in his eye firing up the truck for its first plow trip around the resort We received about 6 inches of snow All good news except for the lake. It still has a stubborn spot... Read more

Excerpt: I am hoping this is the final time I take a picture of open water til mid March. We are under a Winter Storm Warning for over 7 inches of snow and colder temps. Skiing, snow shoeing and ice skating should be back going at Winter Park starting tomorrow. They have a pond there that freezes faster than our lake... Read more

Excerpt: The view out my window this morning was a wonderful Christmas present in the form of Christmas snow. There is nothing better than fresh snow at Christmas. We were starting to wonder if the snow was going to come this year. It is not quite enough to start skiing in but with more snow coming on Friday into Saturday... Read more

Excerpt: Our problems with uploading pics got solved. My internet folks installed new security for hackers on our server and it booted out my pictures. So time to catch up. The lake is nearly frozen again. I took this picture a couple of days ago. Since then this spot on the lake has frozen over. We still have some open... Read more

Excerpt: Wigwam this morning with light snow coming down. Our light snow the other day melted and again we have started over with snow. They keep teasing us with thoughts of more snow next week. I sure hope so. This is pretty but we need a few inches more before folks can play in the snow Steve took this picture... Read more

Excerpt: http://www.mixbook.com/photo-calendars/interests/textured-portfolio-13086094?vk=ziZhncukEV I took some pics last night of our Christmas tress lit up in the light snow. Enjoy I just finished the Black's Cliff 2016 calendar. Here is the link if you would like to order ithttp://www.mixbook.com/photo-calendars/interests/textured-portfolio-13086094?vk=ziZhncukEV... Read more

Excerpt: After my last blog entry I went on a hiatus until we got some snow. This is some snow but not a lot, but I am not complaining it looks pretty! If you need this view, Birchwood is open the 23, 24 and 25th give a call. Can't get cozier for Christmas than Birchwood with light snow outside. Leave... Read more

Excerpt: It is almost 10 days before Christmas and it is murky outside...... it is not supposed to be murky outside 10 days before Christmas. When the snows arrive I will happily be taking pictures again... til then.... it is murky........ Read more

Excerpt: The snow report from the bear in the front yard is, winter is hanging on.... We have more snow in the forecast starting on Sunday and we hope winter gets back on track The ice is holding on but I would not step out on it. We need some much colder temps to make it safe again. We might... Read more

Excerpt: How does a picture like this happen...... It starts with a walk in the woods to find some boughs. Thankfully the snow was not too deep Cutting a few boughs here and there to load up the truck Following tracks back to the resort Mole under the snow Rabbit or squirrel 4 legged and 2 legged making it out... Read more