Moos-south&main-peak
Looking back up at the Mosilauke ridge and peak, now bathed in afternon sunlight---in contrast to the earlier blustery opaque clouds.
Gorge Brook at Trailhead
Start of Gorge Brook and Snapper Trails toward Moosilauke Mtn
Carriage Trail
Looking down along Carriage Trail about 3800'
Approaching South Peak of Moosilaukee
8" of new snow atop 2.5' base
Moosilauke Ridge
About 1 mile from Moosilauke summit 4800'
Doug on Moosilauke
Approaching treeline above 4000' on Moosilauke ridge
Moos-trail-up
The Carriage Trail narrowed and the snow deepened as we neared the ridge
Moos-near-top-Fred-Celia-Jay
Nearing the peak, we passed bundled hikers and readied ourselves for the wind-ripped icy rocks.
Moos-top
Just minutes later on descent, the near-white abated.
Moos-view-below-top
We descended from the peak as the cloud ceiling increased, opening a fine vista of the valley.
Moos-stream
The final strream crossing at the trailhead before descending the final leg along the access road.