The city was blanketed in that moist ice fog that pretty much crept right up to the East base of Cox hill, fortunately for us that meant nil for light pollution and an enhanced view into the clear night. Once above and away from the ice fog, temps were very manageable with only a light wind in the open Alpine sections. Trail conditions were surprisingly the biggest treat of the night. With a minimal layer of snow(1-2cms) on the whole trail, I was happy with the extra illumination factor from our lights on the white snow, but thought we would be sacrificing some traction. To our surprise, the snow provided what seemed like better traction over roots and rocks and allowed our wheels to easily get loose at all the right moments. Fortunately, these "moments" were being handed out like candy this past Sunday Halloween night. To top all of this off, we watched the coolest Orange moon poke through the ice fog while we were catching a breather and soaking in the view at the top. Good times!
We all agreed, if plausible, a repeat of this occasion would be going down again this week. Hopefully, circumstances directionally tally to the affirmative yet again.... 5 in Bowness, an email confirmation is required. Maybe we will try and get some pics this go around.
Speaking of Pics, I thought I would spice up the blog here with some dandy's from a trip out in the Ghost Wilderness area this past Sunday. Make the effort folks because it's more than worth it right now.
A TREK gets you this view
I wish this was my front window.
OK, maybe not!
It's steeper than it looks. Nice work Gary!
Monstrous Alpine
It is Halloween day after all.
Trust me on the sunscreen!
Logan getting all sideways
Thanks to a great crew on Sunday and Logan for some of the pics, Halloween mask and video. Oh yea, you can check out a video (that doesn't do this mountain any justice) from off the summit at http://www.pinkbike.com/video/167969/ .Wednesday we ride,
R.
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