Hurricane Ridge Snowshoeing 1-19-13

Hurricane Ridge, North Olympic Mountains 1-19-13

I have been wanting to do Hurricane Ridge for awhile now, the weather has been great for a couple weeks, which around here is not always the case. We decided it would work best if we headed out after work on Friday, stay at Port Angeles Friday night and then we could get an early start on Saturday. 

When we arrived at PA Friday night it was high fog cover, and by morning it was a low fog cover and pretty thick. But we were told by the park ranger's at the visitor's center that it was clear and warmer up on the ridge. :) 

We were not disappointed,,, it was amazing, no wind and 50 degrees !! 

Mit and Steve outside the lodge, gearing up. 

Every direction you look is a view, 360 degree views,, unbelievable !! There were plenty of ppl, but so what, it didn't deter the true outdoor enthusiast from enjoying this awesome place.

Steve, with the sound behind him buried under the fog..

Steve and Mit, with the Bailey Range behind them.

Hurricane Hill

the crew

Steve and Mit, Mit decided to just use her micro spikes, Steve used his snow shoes

Mit :)

I decided to keep going on up to the point that looks you right at Hurricane Hill, I am looking back at the crew..

Camp Robber

I climbed up to the top the ridge and in the distance is Hurricane Hill, I will hike all the way there next time :)

Mit, in the lower left of the frame, I am up on the point looking back

shot from the top of the point looking back, stunning country

Steve made it to the point too

My bad boy snow shoes :)

awww, the little couple <3

Mt. Angeles in the back

Surrounding mountains

On the way down, the sun was dropping below the peaks

The fog blanket on the valley floor

View before we dropped back down under the blanket...

Ranger- Park entrance ~ exit 

The End