The snow had drifted there and he had no easy task.

It was well that he had built an inclosed house for the hounds to winter in.

Such a heavy snow as this one would put an end to hunting for the time being.

The ranch had ample supply of deer, bear, and elk meat, all solidly frozen this morning, that would surely keep well until used.

Wade reflected that his tasks round the ranch would be feeding hounds and stock, chopping wood, and doing such chores as came along in winter-time.