MAMMOTH LAKE

Hikers:  Kim & Amy
Weather:  Windy with fast moving clouds and in and out sun.
Amy's Notes:  A great loop around the frozen lake with ups and downs and groves of trees to keep things interesting.  We initially started out on top but the wind threatened to blow us off the mountain, so we opted to stay in the trees.  Will be doing this one again.  For more info on Mammoth Lake:  http://stateparks.utah.gov/park/huntington-state-park

SNOWSHOEING SKYLINE DRIVE

Amy at the beginning of Skyline Drive- Fairview Canyon- Part of the Great Western Trail. 

Kim on top of a huge cornice (hard to see).

HIKERS: Kim, Amy

WEATHER: 40's (in January!). Beautiful and sunny!

KIM'S NOTES: Our first time snowshoeing. It was a great trek. We hiked for over an hour and a half over half frozen, half powder snow. It was a great workout with a great view. We will definitely do it again.

BOX CANYON

At the entrance to Box Canyon

One of the icefalls.

My car took a photo of us.

HIKERS: Kim, Sam, Sanjay

WEATHER: Sunny and warm (around 33˚). Too warm for January.

KIM'S NOTES: Sam had a friend from Florida come visit. It was his first time to Utah and his first time even seeing snow. It was a fun, quick hike and all would have been well if I hadn't gotten the car stuck. Cory, grudgingly, came to pull us out. Live and learn.

A SLIPPERY NEW CANYON

Amy with HopE and Juta.

The sun on the hill above us.

HIKERS: Kim, Amy, Juta, HopE, Mike

WEATHER: 20's, foggy with the sun trying to peak through

KIM'S NOTES: It was chillier than it's been. The snow was frozen into ice in the tire tracks and made for slippery hiking. Amy put on her ice cleats on the way home. Kim toughed it out (and thankfully didn't slip).

NEW SNOW

Hikers: Kim Amy Juta HopE Mike

Weather: 30˚F

Start time: 8:00 am

EZ PZ rock: ?

Cement structure: ?

Finish: 9:40 am?

AMY'S NOTES: Beautiful new snow and more snow while walking.  The lion hunter provided good tracks and all is well.  

BASE OF BALD MOUNTAIN

Kim sports her knee sock fashion. 

HIKERS: Kim, Amy, Juta, HopE, Mike

WEATHER: upper 30's, partly cloudy

KIM'S NOTES: So tired. Not feeling well this day, thus the easy trail. Great to get out though and wonderful for a sinus infection to breathe in the clean, crisp, cold air.

NEW CANYON

HopE, Kim, Amy's hiking boots.

Juta was there too!

Even Mike came this time!

Hikers: Kim,, Amy, Juta, HopE, Mike

Weather: 27˚F

Start time: 8:35 am

EZ PZ rock: 9:04 am

Cement structure: 9:19 am

Finish: 9:49 am?

KIM'S NOTES: Today the snow was frozen solid and icy. Just a little danger involved. Much more tired today.

NEW YEAR, NEW CANYON

Amy and Kim- fulfilling our goal!

New Year's resolutions!

HopE, always out in front.

Hikers: Kim, Amy, Juta, HopE

Weather: 27˚ F

Time: 8:40 am- 9:50am approx.

Kim's NOTES: Everything felt great! The snow was nice and soft and it was wonderful to be outside!