Craig walking on a frozen Diamond Lake New Year's morning.
Craig, me, and Mt. Thielsen
Craig and Dan get a tow behind the snowmobile
...and we lost a Craig. I love how this photo looks like Dan is trying to lasso Craig.
Me and Kathie riding in style.
How cute is this place?!
I mean seriously! How cute is this place?! Straight out of a fairy tale!
The deep snow made a great beer fridge for the weekend.
For one of the afternoons, some of us headed over to Crater Lake for snowshoeing. Even without being illuminated by a wintry blanket of snow, Crater Lake has an awe-inspiring beauty that has the power to stop anyone in their tracks. The new coating of white created of scene a of pure radiance and accentuated the lake's frigid blue color.
Wizard Island covered in snow
The rim of Crater Lake with snow.
Me trying not to get blown off the crater wall.
Some of the crew spend the afternoon at Crater Lake.
Kathie, Dan, and Craig down below.
Crater Lake
Mt. Thielsen with a morning shroud.
Mt. Bailey blasted by snow.
Mt. Bailey from below.
Silent Creek
Silent Creek and Mt. Bailey
Attempting some ice fishing.
Getting close with Mt. Thielsen.
Mt. Thielsen's ridge at sunset.
Last light on Mt. Thielsen.
The full crew at Diamond Lake: Cory, Lisa, Kathie, Craig, me, Dan, and Mark
Diamond Peak in the distance.
We awoke on the final morning to several inches of fresh snow with more to come. A storm rolled in early morning and continued for the remainder of the day. Icy roads and heavy snowfall, combined with holiday traffic made for an extra-long drive home. What is normally a ~7 hour drive turned into a ~12 hour trip!
Quick stop at the Deschutes River on the snowy drive home.
