Snow Week

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It was one week ago that Winter Storm Jonas came to NYC. Two notable forbiddances have occurred in this seven-day stretch: on the roads, there was a temporary motor transit ban, and in Brooklyn, a resident who constructed an igloo on his property and tried to rent it out on Airbnb had his listing taken down within several hours.
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After the precipitation had settled and things were more or less back to normal, I took the chance to travel north to a wooded area where I could try snowshoeing for the first time.
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While there were some traces of human impact along the trails of Anthony’s Nose, on Monday, we had the whole hike to ourselves.
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The lack of leaves on the trees on both sides of the Hudson made views of the snowy Bear Mountain grounds much clearer.
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After a taste of nature it was time to remove the snowshoes and return to civilization, the designated outpost being Peekskill, NY. The town itself is as friendly as the sign suggests (but not as creepy as its overall appearance suggests).
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Back in NYC, the snow has been gradually melting.
SnowgrossSome mountains have amassed on street sides–some prettier than others.
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Snowshoes aren’t needed, but still, proper footwear is required for urban snow navigation.
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Crocs are not recommended.

Snowy Walks

IMG_1073[1]Residual snow is pleasant up the hills, on a leisurely Sunday.

IMG_1076[1]Especially when the air is well above freezing, while the snow has yet to melt.

IMG_1077[1]So you can stroll around to enjoy the scenery up close…

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…and in the distance.

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However, incoming snow can be stressful, in the city, on a routine Monday.

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IMG_1081[1]Especially when modes of transportation are affected.

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IMG_1091[1]Something about walking around in the grey slush doesn’t feel quite so serene like hiking through white snow in the woods.

IMG_1093[1]At least some scenery is pleasing in the distance, when you can look up from the dingy puddles and piles that accumulate by the curbs.

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