Five Ridge Prairie is close to 1000 acres in western Iowa accessible only by walking.  In the winter virtually uninhabited.

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Snowshoeing in Iowa.

Warren at the open shelter.

Mike takes a lunch break.

Warren scopes out 5 Ridge Prairie.

5 Ridge to the west.

First ridge of 5 Ridge to the east.

5 Ridge to the northwest.

Warren points to a cabin overlooking highway 12.

Cabin overlooks Big Sioux River as well.

Four guys decide to try cross country skiing in February.  Windy, cold.  Wind chill probably below zero.  Hot tub later was nice.

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