I made the trip back up to Silver Star (first time since September).
http://weathercrazy.smugmug.com/Landsca ... 880_XMGmrC
I was very delighted that the trees were "flocked" with snow.
The trail was mainly clear up until after passing into the shadow north of Pyramid. Then there were areas where the trail was a creek. I tried to divert some of this off the trail. I was the only person on the Grouse Vista Trail it seemed, but I did see a group of 3 near the summit on my way down.
The lighting was just surreal with the fog moving in an out. The temps were relatively mild, leaving my exposed legs rather warm
Walking the trail, at times I felt like I was on the set of "The Shining", all alone in the fog, things quiet...
My much awaited views...
The walk back was nothing short of spring-like
But winter's ice was still waiting in the wings...
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And...
A year ago today, the valley's were socked in with fog and low clouds, but the mountains were out in the sun! Here are pics from my trip up Silver Star.
http://weathercrazy.smugmug.com/Landsca ... 487_JPTdJM
