Overlooking Echo and Flathead Lakes from Peters Ridge Road. (Keith Hammer photos)

Ten Swan Rangers skied and snowshoed a loop up Krause Creek and down Peters Ridge Road Saturday, December 15.

After a few warm days, a bit of fresh snow brought conditions back up to "very good!"

Into the magic of Krause Basin!

Where snow bridges are starting to form, making for happy Rangers!

Some trail-breaking required (batteries not included)!

"Break it - and they will come!"

Olson Creek makes its way beneath Peters Ridge Road.

The Swan Rangers meet every Saturday at the Echo Lake Cafe for breakfast at 8:30, leaving at 9:30 for a partial day outing in the northern Swan Mountains and foothills.

They carpool from the Swan River School parking lot next to the Cafe.

Everyone is welcome!