Grand Snowshoeing
April 2007
42k
234k
Roadside view: the mountains beckon
409k
a temporary bridge replaces a washout
815k
aiming to camp in the trees
353k
back to the Jeep for gear
358k
setting camp at sunset
358k
In the morning, a fallen branch becomes food
191k
sunrise on the trail
575k
Marcy Dam
229k
soon the snow softens and I am breaking trail toward Lake Arnold
407k
nearing the ridgeline
218k
a nice view from the shoulder of Colden
362k
but I still have a way to go
534k
the trail goes under this rock; in fact,
243k
there is so much snow on the summit, that the view over the scrub is unusually wide
182k
great care is necessary descending on the steep side
324k
the trail between rocks
322k
descending past a snow roll
212k
view from Colden Dam
630k
packing in some calories
534k
dripping wet boots
359k
not a day for a swim
369k
the cable bridge
304k
a favorite waterfall on the Opalescent
347k
up hill lean-to is a fine spot for lunch
379k
and dry socks
217k
I ascend to Lake Tear of the Clouds with Marcy in view
312k
and then 4 corners
608k
dead tree on the climb
486k
lots of ascending
497k
above treeline
339k
on top
519k
the ravens play
261k
I have the summit to myself
264k
but the other side of the mountain has clearly been a busy playground
512k
parting view of Marcy
171k
Indian falls view into the glaring sun
465k
a bridge that has memories of a rescue
190k
I make it back to Marcy Dam and tuck my head for the last miles as the sun sets