2-21-04
arrived at lodge later than anticipated due to slop on northway.
started hike at 9:15 am under a light snow and calm winds and mild temps. (30's). About 2"-3" of fresh snow at start with about 8" above 4000 ft. Wind and snow picked up above treeline and there were no appreciable views. Arrived at summit at 11:40 and were greeted by a lone Vole looking for handouts. Snow subsided monentarily to allow a view of Wright peak. Originally planned on traverse to Iroquois but decided to abort due to visibility and the fact that I left my guide book and map at home. Passed several other hikers on decent, a couple of which had their snowshoes on their backs and were leaving some pretty hefty postholes. Return trip to lodge took about 2 hours.
Overall a very nice day to be in the daks, although the views from the top could have been better.
arrived at lodge later than anticipated due to slop on northway.
started hike at 9:15 am under a light snow and calm winds and mild temps. (30's). About 2"-3" of fresh snow at start with about 8" above 4000 ft. Wind and snow picked up above treeline and there were no appreciable views. Arrived at summit at 11:40 and were greeted by a lone Vole looking for handouts. Snow subsided monentarily to allow a view of Wright peak. Originally planned on traverse to Iroquois but decided to abort due to visibility and the fact that I left my guide book and map at home. Passed several other hikers on decent, a couple of which had their snowshoes on their backs and were leaving some pretty hefty postholes. Return trip to lodge took about 2 hours.
Overall a very nice day to be in the daks, although the views from the top could have been better.
