Ice Caves Ridge Snowshoe

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Starting out from the Piedra TH. Although the low this morning was 6°F, there was plenty of sun, and not too cold by the time we started.

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View of Pagosa Peak across the Piedra Valley

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The snow was deep in the woods, from all the storms we've had since Christmas.

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Checking out the depths of one of the Ice Caves... don't get too close!

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At the top of the ridge, views of the high peaks of the Weminuche WIlderness.

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And a view down the Piedra

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We continued along the edge of the cliffs.

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Steve, at our lunch stop.

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One of my favorite snags is along the ridge.

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Off trail, the snow is almost too deep for Keetna!

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Back in the woods, heading down an old logging road. Steve broke trail most of the way, thanks Steve!

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Back out of the woods and headed towards the river.

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Back on the trail. The sun felt very good.

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And headed back up the canyon to the trail head. A fun outing to start the new year!