Love it or hate it, rain and snow can control our life in the Sierra Nevada during the winter.
In the spirit of the season, here are some lightly educational and entertaining links to winter-related topics and activities for our readers to enjoy. Click on the titles of each section to visit sites that provide great info and images on each topic.
I really enjoy looking under a magnifying glass at snowflakes as their incredible and unique shapes are revealed up close. Snowcrystals.com has some great images as well as breaks down the different patterns that snowflakes make.
Skijoring Taking cross-country skiing to the next level, skijoring is one way to make sure you and your dog get enough exercise in the winter. The link provided has a fun and informative video on this unusual form of recreation.
Maps. For those who love maps, the website Sierra Nevada Photos has some great maps 
of various geographic features, including Sierra Nevada snowfall patterns that help to show how the “rain shadow” effect works and more.
Snow sculpting. This link takes you to slide shows from the annual Breckenridge International Snow Sculpting Competition. The snow art shown is amazing and makes me definitely want to try building something different than a snowman.
What would you have added to this blog on winter? Let us know!
-Julia Stephens, CSERC assoc.