A Spectacular Winter Hike to Mt. Eisenhower, January 14, 2010

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We started up the Crawford Path, enjoying both the bird life...	and the snow draped trees of the Gibbs Brook Scenic area.	Jadwiga led the way through a white world of snow covered trees.	We were treated to the first of many striking views of the Presidentials near the cut-off for Mt. Pierce.
The buildings and communication towers on Mt. Washington were clearly visible, with Mt. Monroe and Mt. Franklin on the right.	Hard to believe these wonderful piles of snow are really trees!	Snow covered Appalachian Trail sign with Eisenhower and Washington in the background.
The valley between Pierce and Eisenhower was striking!		Eisenhower, on the left, growing larger and looking closer.	Jadwiga stopped to look at Mt. Eisenhower and the drifting clouds before heading on.
One of the flatter sections of trail,	but another up-hill was not far away.	Snow covered trees and undercast around Mt. Pierce.	The next steep slope looms ahead.
Jadwiga climbs throught deep, unbroken snow.	Pausing to enjoy the view and catch a few breaths of mountain air.
	The snow covered cairn on the Eisenhower summit, at 4,780 feet.	We made it!	Views of the undercast, Mt. Pierce and beyond were equally stunning as we hiked back.
The trees, sky and clouds were so beautiful, we didn't mind the long hike back!	Still smiling, it's been a great day in the mountains!	Looking back, we got to see the clouds rising up around Eisenhower and Washington.
Snow covered tufts of grass made beautiful patterns.	Enjoying the end of a spectacular day in the Presidential Range.	The lowering sun, seen through the snow-covered trees.

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