Snow…lots and lots of snow on this hike!

As with most things in life, to be a successful hiker takes a certain level of preparation. Given the current winter conditions, I was sure to dress in several layers and even went the extra step (no pun intended) by waterproofing my boots and bringing ski goggles which turned out to be the best thing ever, given the blizzard we (my dad and I) hiked through…

Not that I’m complaining – I actually love hiking in the snow!

Driving there was questionable…but beautiful.

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