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Hike 11/9 Tonga Ridge
Tonga Ridge parking lot, elevation 4300 feet, with just a touch of snow
Views came in small glimpses from time to time, like this look at Mount Fernow
Typical trail conditions in the first couple miles
Bald Eagle Peak in view across the Foss River Valley
Three inches of packable snow was adequate to build a junior-sized snowperson.
Everybody feeling a nice snow vibe
Malachite Peak and other snow-crested summits in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Only a narrow dry path in the snow
"Deep" snow (6-8") at the pass where we turned around
First lunch break on snow since... March?
Many people wore traction devices to keep secure footing on the slippery surfaces
Fall fungus giving way to winter white
Savoring the views on the trip back
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