Deadhorse Creek, Glacier Vista - Panorama Point — Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023

My plan was Comet Falls but the mountain was out, the road was clear, and there was no one at the Comet Falls trailhead. So I headed up to Paradise to a small handful of cars, probably most of them skiiers and snowboarders. There was no snow at the start and a few slick spots, but nothing nasty. I headed up Deadhorse Creek loving the quiet morning. Cool clouds, muted tones, and running water were the rock stars today. Once you clear the bulk of trees there was a dusting of snow and some thin ice over puddles. I continued onto Glacier Vista taking a picture every twenty feet. It's always a little different on the mountain, but I had never experienced so many soft colors and textures. If there isn't much snow, this is a great trail. I saw a lot of street clothes on the trail today with flat-soled tennies. That won't cut it pretty soon; layers, poles, spikes, gloves and hat, water and snacks, a map, and research into trail conditions...will allow you the most fun and safety on the mountain.