A Hike up Cannon Mountain through an Enchanted Snow Forest January 6. 2010

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Hikers in the snow forest on Cannon Mountain	110 Cannon Mountain.	115 Lonesome Lake	120 Leaving the lake.
125 The bent tree trunk seemed to frame the upper group of hikers.	130 The higher we went, the more it felt like we were walking into another world.	135 Snow encrusted tree branches reminded me of underwater coral.	140 Kinsman ridge sign in deep snow.
145 Snowshoeing up the steep ridge trail.	150 Everyone's bright colors seemed to glow against the white and grey backgrown of trail, trees and sky.	155 In the enchanted forest.	160 Deep in the ridgeline forest
165 Stark blue trail-marker	170 A winter-draped tree in the enchanted forest.	175 Last stop before the tower and summit.	180 Off to the tower.
185 Ridgeline walk.	190 Cannon Mtn. observation tower.	195 Observation tower	200 The forest was stunning with it's coating of snow and ice.
205 White and grey world with our splashes of color added.	210 Walking back through the ridge forest after leaving the cafeteria on the summit.	215 Cannon Mtn.	220 Some of us descended carefully
225 Using the trees for support and balance	Sliding was another option--it was a blast!	235 Another way down!	240 Lonesome Lake
245 Walking along the edge of the lake.	250 Enjoying the view at the lake.	255 Out on the lake taking photos.	260 Lake view.
265 Walking along the edge of Lonesome Lake.	270 The roof lines of Lonesome Lake Hut were just visible between the trees..	275 Lonesome Lake.	280 Snow and ice covered trees.JPG
285 Cannon Mtn	300 Rest stop	290 Heading out of the enchanted forest...

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