After Thanksgiving's carbohydrate loading, Marilyn and I headed up yesterday at 6 AM. It was wonderful to start without a headlamp and watch the sunrise.
The cool weather was a gift as we climbed.
4 K
5 K
It started snowing lightly at St. Florian's point (aka Potato Chip Point), so we donned warmer clothing and gloves. Coming into Flatrock.
Climbing up to the traverse. I had to don down mittens due to my cold sensitive hands.
Cactus to clouds and snow. We started passing folks who had started about 3:30 AM and asked "How much further?"
The start of the traverse
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
Marilyn in her element.
Heading up the rocks to the tram -- rime ice galore and critter tracks (raccoon?).
A splendid day.
Miles of smiles,
Ellen