Write-up: Geoff Horan
Leader: Geoff Horan
Co-Leader: Doug Wasielewski
Pictures: Jim Wasielewski

Thirteen Tramps left Mapledale and picked up five more on the way north to the trailhead.

After discussing the trail conditions, fifteen members elected to snowshoe, while three others opted to ski. At 10:30am, Doug headed out with the skiers and I followed with the snowshoers while Donna was the sweep.

Even with the area’s abundance of snow, the trail had been broken previously which provided great conditions. We steadily made our way counterclockwise around Cascade Lake past the old girls camp and arrived at the frozen Cascade Falls at 12:15pm.

After breaking for lunch, we continued around the lake in deteriorating weather conditions.

Partly cloudy skies gradually turned into almost whiteout conditions as the falling snow intensified. Luckily, conditions improved as we made our way back to the trailhead. We arrived back at the parking lot at 2:02pm after completing the 6 mile loop. On the way home we stopped at Kratzy’s to rehydrate and help Doug celebrate his birthday.