Granite Mountain, Granite Mountain - Winter — Friday, Jan. 28, 2005

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

started out at the trail head at about 12 and there was a handful of cars in the parking lot! the trail up to the fork (granite/pratt) was easy going, a little muddy but in great condition. the few creek crossings were of no concern. from here on up it was muddy until we hit the upper section of the south face...at this point around the camp sites, we ran into snow, which was only a few inches deep. given the state of the weather, foggy, snow, and wind, we stop at the boulder field just below the final ascent to the lookout tower. by the time we got back to the car around 4-4:30, the parking was pretty empty. being my first time on granite, i am looking forward to hitting it on a clear, sunny day in hopes of taking in the view!