Lots of interesting things to learn on the first day of Yellowstone's Winter Explorers. Jim Garry is a fantastic speaker and has such great stories, it's fun to have a class where I can learn a bit more about the park's history. I learned why Lamar is part of the winter range (less than two feet of accumulated snow so mamas and calves can still get to food.)
Also got to go for a awesome 20 minute run in Lamar Valley. The snow pole guides are perfect for sprint makers and I got to dance and sing and sprint to my heart's content with no one around to see or hear. Though having "Kokomo" playing while running with snow is a bit odd. And -- I found 60 cents! Who says running doesn't pay?
After class in the afternoon, we went out animal watching. At first, we only saw two ravens, which was pretty cool watching them hang out and start their mating dance. But then Rick McIntyre stopped by and said, "follow me" and we got to see some wolves. I saw two of them for about two seconds but they sure counted! That, along with a coyote gaming by the road made for a two dog day.
Also got to do 45 minutes of yoga and 10 minutes of meditation. Was pretty awesome. The yoga was hard to get into but I actually felt really great except for the last minute or so. Couldn't believe it!
