But today it rained hard in the valley and of course, that fell as snow in the mountains. This one I can't miss so after work, I grab my stuff and head up Big Cottonwood Canyon to see snowy peaks.
My "quick" choices are either Lake Mary (Brighton Ski Resort) or Twin Lakes. I choose Twin Lakes (even though I was just there) - I like the walk better.
I arrive around 4:30pm. It's 41 degrees and still mostly cloudy. There is some blue sky and sun but it a little north of me.
I walk out to the boardwalk -- not bad!
Looks like just a couple of inches fell around the lake. The boardwalk is snow covered - flattened by lots of feet walking around. If it don't melt soon, it'll be a bit slick tomorrow morning.
I head counter-clockwise around the lake to get to the trail quicker. Lovely views!
I get to the trail and take the direct route to Twin Lakes (instead of the loop to Lake Solitude). I head up through the still green aspens. The snow is melting and falling through the trees. Getting a bit wet from the dripping trees and occasionally, a clump of snow falls on my head or my shoulder.
The ground vegetation and small pine trees are heavy with snow - looks nice.
Soon I'm out of the woods and crossing above Silver Lake.
Then it's up, up to Silver Lake.
Almost there!
I arrive and it's quiet, crisp and fresh! The lake is perfectly still.
I try to find a place to sit but the rocks are either wet or snow covered so I just wander around.
Then it's time to head down.
Stopping for one chipmunk having dinner.
Back across the ridge above Silver Lake. I hear a couple of Pika but only find one.
When I get back down to Silver Lake, I continue around the Lake.
Great evening!!
