8 miles of hiking • 2000' elevation gain •
Did the classic Mirror Lake, up Tom Dick and Harry Mountain, and back down Ski Bowl loop today. First time ever in the winter. Wonderful day up there. But there was a very odd accumulation of ice, perhaps an inch thick, just under the snow. Finally put on microSpikes which aided greatly to the confidence of each step. Very little snow, for this late in the season! Maybe 2" at Government Camp, and only 12-16" up top on TDH (5100'). The ground was frozen solid, though, as was nearly all of Mirror Lake. There were a couple spots, in particular where a spring entered, that were still open - be careful out there!
