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January 22, 2022

1/22/2022

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Good morning folks,

Its a chilly start to the morning. Calm winds and the stillness returns on the mountain. The high yesterday reached 26 degrees. The overnight low dipped down to 9 degrees. It’s currently 9 degrees. No precipitation was recorded. No new snow was recorded. Snow depth is 8”. Trails are still in good shape. Hiked down to Rainbow falls yesterday. Crampons will be needed. That’s if the roads open….It’s been very quite and peaceful with no hikers on the mountain. It’s a good time for the mountain to rest from all the activity during the summer. Everything needs to rest! Sun returns today.
Have a great start to the weekend folks.

What a difference in 1,000 feet can have on the mountain. Dropping down in elevation trees and the trail had a fresh layer of snow. Much colder near Rainbow falls than the top of the mountain. It was a great day to be out hiking. Light flurries floated through the air. I stopped and admired my surrounding. Water droplets cling to tips of the firs. I pushed on to the top. Legs were feeling the hike once back in camp. Enjoyed a great supper. Steak, baked potatoes, salad, asparagus and brussels. Thanks for the Italian dressing Greg! Your the man.
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Phil Szczepanski
1/22/2022 08:56:56 am

Very nice photos PNUT. I enjoy seeing them each morning. Keep it up.

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Kim hall
1/22/2022 09:54:47 am

Stay warm and safe out there hiking

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Jodey
1/22/2022 10:50:31 am

Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures! I can’t imaging to see these views in person, inhaling the fresh cold air and enjoy the quiet! Absolutely gorgeous!

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Andy Bell
1/24/2022 02:08:09 pm

We hiked up starting at the sugar lands welcome center at 10 am on 1/21/2022. We reached the shelter at 10 pm. This was only my second hike ever, my first hike ever with my son, and man did it get us. This was the hardest thing I have ever accomplished in my entire life. Those last 2 miles through a constant 8 inches of snow with drifts reaching approximately 18 inches just about killed me. I didn’t get to make it to Myrtle point due to exhaustion, but what a trip that we (7 of us including a 9 year old boy) had. I can’t wait to make it to the top next time. Thanks for these updates PNUT, we truly appreciate them.

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