The month of January concluded on a high note this past weekend, as Deep Portage hosted its annual Winter Rendezvous. Over 150 people showed up for the event, which has been conducted every January for over 30 years. Below are photos from this year's version. The temps were kind to us this time around, with highs nearing 20 degrees and ample sunshine. January as a whole has been fairly chilly, getting as low -35 on the morning of the 21st. We have nearly 2 feet of snow on the ground, and the ski trails are in perfect condition. We look forward to seeing you out on the trials.
Rotary International Exchange Students enjoying the day
Snowshoe race on Bass Pond
Getting to know the crosscut saw
Blacksmith Paul Webster demonstrates his technique
We've had a great week at Deep Portage! Plymouth Middle School, Mary Queen of Peace School (Rogers), Challenger Elementary (Thief River Falls), and Central Minnesota Christian School (Prinsburg) came up to enjoy the mild spring temps and abundant sunshine. Birds are returning in droves, with geese streaming overhead and robins singing from the trees. Above is a photo of students from Challenger enjoying the fire they built in Survival class, and below is a photo of the Deep Portage teaching staff working towards their firearms safety certificates at the rifle range. Happy spring to everyone!
