Considering it is much warmer here then the rest of the country.

The refuge was quiet today. Headed out for Gros Ventre Junction to snow shoe along the Gros Ventre river. The lighting was beautiful, if it was at our backs. Rivers are great places to look for wildlife. Whether it is used for protection from predators, food, or recreation. We figured we would start snowshoeing and it would be a while before we found anything. As we approached the edge of the river (maybe 75ft?) we spotted a cow moose. She was just munchin’ on the willow enjoying herself. Paying no mind to us crunching along in the frozen top layer of snow.

The rest of the day was spent on snowshoeing fun. Exploring the lower portion of the Grand Teton National Park. The Teton & mountains were out in force today minus the tallest peak (The Grand Teton.)

(hold “Ctrl” and tap (dash)”-” to make the panorama fit. Also if you have a scroll wheel on your mouse hold “ctrl” and roll the wheel for size. Sorry for the scaling, will have to work it out later; sleep time )

A quick handheld panorama of the beaming Teton mountain range today.

A warm twenty degrees on a still partly cloudy day. Warmer here then most of the country.

Dina snowshoeing along side the river to catch up to the moose. Using each other taking turns as a blind. Always watching the ears of the moose to judge its temperment.