Write-up: Joe Cantales
Leader: Joe Cantales
Co-Leader: Deb Cantales

Temperatures were around 20 degrees with light snow.
We had a total of seven participants on this hike. The trail was in great condition and stream crossing was easy. We hiked the red trail, yellow trail, blue trail, and yellow trail to the lean-to.

We encountered two other hikers on our way in. As the hike leader, I try to offer a democracy of an experience. I have a set itinerary but look for consensus on how everyone is doing, breaks after steep inclines, encourage water breaks, give everyone the option to be in the group picture, etc. It seems that many are eager to hike in an effort to find /my head/my heart/my soul. Left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot, up, up and up. Voila! The hiking recipe does it again. Everyone seems to be grounded with nature. Once again, we reach the part of the hike where civilization and wilderness meet. Yes, we can see our vehicles. A great day!