Copy/Repost Hike

 It was a great day to climb South Moat with the guys. Good call to change from Saturday to Sunday with the weather. Arrived at the trailhead to find the trail had not been traveled after the snow, so snowshoes were a must. The temp was relatively warm, in the upper 30s, and the sun made an appearance on occaision. Once we started up the trail, we made good time, although there were several pauses to adjust layers. It got to be very warm while climbing so that many of the guys were just in shirt sleeves. The snow packed down well under the snowshoes and we made good time. I must say there were several times we hoped the summit was just at the next rise, as we were growing tired and hungry! We finally cleared the summit and joined two others and a dog for the views and our lunch. There was hardly any wind so we were able to linger for some time and enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. What a reward for the endeavor! Worth every drop of sweat! After packing up, our trip down took half as long as the trip up! All in all it was a great day. Looking forward to climbing it again!

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