We showed up on Saturday morning to really deep snow around Crane Flat. There was no one around at the snow play area, so we decided to check out one of the ski/snowshoe trails called Clark Range View Ridge. I don't remember the last time I've seen so much snow at Crane Flat!
Gearing up at the trailhead
It was packed down for a short ways, then we had to take over the trail breaking
David and Ben heading up the trail
Fresh soft snow made this slow going but still fun and beautiful
Lyell area and Clark Range comes in to view
Trees were blocking part of the view, so we eventually headed up to that rock outcropping in the background
Clark Range in Black and White
Looks like a small creature was enjoying the view up here shortly before we arrived.
This was the most 'out of the trees' I could get on this ridge
We camped down in the valley in the fresh snow.
A trip to the valley wouldn't be complete without a shot of half dome. Clouds and rain conspired against a great shot, but look at all the snow!
