Yesterday I hiked to the top of Mt. Halla for the 2nd time. The day was strikingly beautiful. My companions were John, Jason (should both be familiar names by now) and Jessie, a friend of Jason's and our host from Christmas dinner if you recall. I just couldn't choose which pictures to post...there's a lot. I'll let the pictures do most of the talking.
The morning started out pretty gray with clouds...
Beautiful snow covered trees...and John
White sky, white trees
Be careful!
Jason & Jessie...the trail is still pretty flat here for the first 2-3km
The sky starts to lighten as the sun comes through...
Blue sky! Beautiful day!
These look like truffula trees from The Lorax by Dr. Suess. They were really fluffy and white
One of the many "you are here" signs. We were about 1.5km from the point you have to get to by noon. We got there at 12:06 and my friends talked our way through.
The cloud line as we got past the trees
The vistas on Gwaneumsa Trail are pretty incredible
Trees on the mountainside across from the trail
A bit slick! There were many places people were sliding instead of hiking.
The cramp-on spikes we wore so as not to slip and slide
The crater covered in snow and ice
Jason made killer Italian Chicken and Curried Beef sandwiches for lunch. We were all grateful after the long hike up.
The snow formations at the top were pretty incredible
Jason carried this sled (home-made from a suitcase and leftover building materials) all the way up the mountain. He sledded a good chunk of the way down. It was pretty fun!
One of the many incredible viewpoints from the trail_____________________________________________________
New Years Eve: I actually dressed up and wore make-up! Can't remember the last time...
Lana my friend & co-yoga instructor and yes, we are both standing up straight
John & I having fun as usual
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