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We awoke to a winter wonderland! So much for an only 30% chance of precipitation! About two inches of snow had fallen overnight. It was on the verge of being too cold overnight but we were prepared. We enjoyed a hearty breakfast before we packed up and headed out of the canyon, planning to hike up to the ridge in the afternoon. The colors of the canyon were enhanced by the snowfall and blue sky. I was very impressed by the colors of the light green & red lichen and dark green moss on the cliffs surrounding the canyon, set off by the dusty gray browns of the landscape. It didn't take us long to get back to the trail head for lunch and then take the fork in the trail heading up to the top of the ridge overlooking the Yakima River and surrounding Eastern Washington. Little did I know what was ahead of us....
See March 23rd for the dramatic conclusion.
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