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Snow at last! And Chickadees. Chad and I stayed on very mellow slopes while the new snow is stabilizing, making creamy turns in the trees. On our third lap one of my skins fails, and we call it a day. Temperatures soar, and the highway is covered in water when we get back. Departure Snowy…

We had a fun super bowl Sunday with friends and new snow! Shoe up! Dave and Jean make the ridge Jean, Dave, Ann, Me

I expected the mud and snow to thwart Ann, John, and I fairly quickly today, but we got just enough breaks to keep us going to the ridge! I had even worn my Chacos thinking that I wouldn’t be spending too much time in the snow. The final summit scramble looked a little more serious…

Our second trip to the Diamond Mountains is more successful than our first, but we still don’t quite make it to the summit we’re aiming for. We do make it to the slightly lower southern summit of Adams peak, and get a good feel for the area. We even find some snow on the north…

Our friend Brian proposes a Tule Peak hike and Ann immediately says yes – it seems like the perfect idea for another day in the clear skies of our persistent high pressure system. The significant climb is graced by a soaring golden eagle, Tule’s interesting volcanic hoodoos, and a large herd of antelope. I’m interested…

We try for a peaceful New Year’s day hike and Dry Pond is just right. The sun is warm, there are a few woodpeckers cheerily tapping away, and some happy hikers as well. Ann hiking in the new year