Hiking in February? Where did winter go? Bells Canyon- 2.8.2015

Yes, you read that correctly. I did my first hike of the year over the weekend up Bells Canyon. It was 65 degrees, which is unheard of this time of year. I am usually snowboarding, not hiking in February. It was a nice day out, and it really felt more like May. The sun was almost too hot to be in, and I wish I had worn shorts. I do not think this winter party is over, but sure is strange to have flowers up in my garden and to have these temperatures this time of year. I am still holding out hope that we get a strong spring cycle of snow before this winter party is over with. Here is a picture of me on Meditation Rock enjoying the sunshine.