So I decided late Saturday morning to go on a hike. I've been up this mountain plenty of times before, but never in winter, as it's only accessible by foot/ski/etc or snowmobile. Unfortunately I don't have a snowmobile!
But alas, I packed some food and water and my gear, and drove out to the access road. I started up the long, windy road in good spirits, the sky was clear with some puffy clouds.
This was along the road up, shortly after I started.
There was a lot more interesting things on the way up, but I didn't want to stop too much, as my ultimate goal was simply to get to the top for today and try to capture a few pictures up there. It did get a little depressing, though, for it clouded up for a time and the light was completely flat, and honestly it didn't look like it was going to clear up.
Here is a stand of trees I found a little bit before the summit.
On top of the summit is a lighthouse/war memorial tower. I can see it from my house at night from the next town over.
A stand of snow-covered trees.
Here is another view of the tower once I hit the clearing.
Finally, I made it! Honestly when I started I didn't think the road would be as long. It was well worth it though... but it was already after 4pm and I needed to start the 8 mile trip back.
I didn't make too many stops on the way back, I had to get trucking, I had eaten my food, drank my water and honestly I was very tired.
I did stop alongside the path to capture the ice hanging off the trees. When the wind blew it sounded like crisp fall leaves rustling.
These last few are the last few captures before I lost the light behind some dark clouds, and really had to get moving to try to get down the mountain before dark.
This is one of my favorites.
Hope you enjoyed, because I still feel like something the cat dragged in... and out... and in... and out...