Winter In The Appalachians
Some people are not aware that the Appalachian system extends northward into Canada ... and specifically into the province of Newfoundland. These mountains that you see here, the Annieopsquotch Mountains, together with the Long Range Mountains also on the island, are part of that Canadian Appalachia.
As I've mentioned before, Annieopsquotch is a Mi'kmaq word which means 'terrible rocks'. And the rock that you will mostly find here are gabbro and diabase.
Even though Newfoundland was heavily glaciated during the last ice age and this range was been worn down and rounded by the action of that ice sheet, the peaks are still pretty imposing and not easy to navigate. Except in winter. Then it becomes a playground of sorts for me and my Argo. :-) Those retreating glaciers dropped a lot of boulders, too ... erratics they are called ... of all shapes and sizes. They can be seen in various places on the island and you can certainly see a lot of them on the top of these mountains.
It's a rugged but beautiful and peaceful place. Enjoy the view!
Winter In The Appalachians
Some people are not aware that the Appalachian system extends northward into Canada ... and specifically into the province of Newfoundland. These mountains that you see here, the Annieopsquotch Mountains, together with the Long Range Mountains also on the island, are part of that Canadian Appalachia.
As I've mentioned before, Annieopsquotch is a Mi'kmaq word which means 'terrible rocks'. And the rock that you will mostly find here are gabbro and diabase.
Even though Newfoundland was heavily glaciated during the last ice age and this range was been worn down and rounded by the action of that ice sheet, the peaks are still pretty imposing and not easy to navigate. Except in winter. Then it becomes a playground of sorts for me and my Argo. :-) Those retreating glaciers dropped a lot of boulders, too ... erratics they are called ... of all shapes and sizes. They can be seen in various places on the island and you can certainly see a lot of them on the top of these mountains.
It's a rugged but beautiful and peaceful place. Enjoy the view!