There is nothing like being out in nature...especially if you get snowed in! When we arrived in Green Valley the sky was blue and there was minimal snow on the ground. Within 36 hours a storm came thru that turned the valley white with snow and closed all the roads. We felt fortunate to be able to spend the day playing in the snow, sitting by the fire and scavenging for food. Since we anticipated leaving the day of the storm we did not have food for dinner, nor could we drive anywhere. We layered on the snow clothes and walked 1/4 mile to the local general store to buy anything we could find. We purchased powdered potato soup mix, ice cream and wine - we scored a gourmet meal!!
This is our 2nd time staying at a cabin by the lake. On our last visit we met a mountain man named Mark that took care of the cabin we stayed in. Mark manages about 20 cabins, sells firewood, cut down trees and helps with putting chains on vehicles...at least ours! Mark lives just down the road from the house on the lake that we rented. He would come by once a day to check-in with us and was able to give us advice and assistance with whatever we needed. We did not have phone service or Wi-Fi in the valley, so if we needed something we would wait for Mark or walk to town. We were happy that Mark remembered us from our last trip and took such good care of us. We would love to come back with a larger group since the cabin and area are so nice!
Day we arrived - clear roads - our cabin is to the left
Day we departed - roads covered in snow - chains needed
Day 1 - Enjoying a beverage on the sunny deck
