Source Lake - Winter Route — Friday, Jan. 6, 2017

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

It was a very cold day as we started out from Alpental. My vehicle thermometer continued to drop as we drove toward the pass and when we turned off I90 it said 5°F; then when we parked it read zero. But we were committed to getting some exercise on a beautifully clear day. So we departed (0910) up the service road and then into the forest where Arthur put on his snowshoes while I did not. There were trails already compacted, and because of the cold, and since I did not sink in I kept the shoes off the entire way. We got some sun breaks in several clearings on the way up that really helped to keep the hands warm. Raynaud's syndrome is always something I've had to deal with; and have purchased many gloves/mitts over the years, to find the right solution. Heavy (expedition), waterproof, mitts are always the best choice although they make it difficult to use the camera or do other tasks. So we arrived at the shaded and frozen Source lake at 1130, then went up to the sunny slope above where we stopped for lunch and then headed back. It was a good "shake-down" trip to see what worked in the bitter cold we experienced.

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