Mike climbing Jay |
reaching great views |
including whiteface |
reaching the ridge is slippery |
so we put on snowshoes for traction |
beginning along the ridge |
lovely views |
the wind picks up |
heading to the knob |
we pose |
grab some food |
look back at our tracks |
watch the sun and clouds |
and ravens play |
and back down along the ridge |
losing layers the next morning |
reaching Marcy dam |
snacking on goldfish |
stream hopping |
reaching very icy trail |
but enough rocky trail the snowshoes are mixed |
besnowed trees |
reaching indian falls |
climbing onward |
finally a view of marcy |
add layers |
add layers |
soon above treeline |
and careful climbing |
feeling the breeze |
lots more to climb |
climbing |
onto the summit |
sun fights the clouds |
blasted by wind on the summit |
a cozy sheltered spot |
we pose |
and grab a bite to eat |
between cloud layers |
almost stumbed off the edge |
regaining composure |
back along the summit |
fine sunny views |
probably lens flare |
steep descent |
now gentler |
into the trees |
still descending |
lovely trees |
careful descent |
back to indian falls |
and icy trails |