Fawn Lake Loop (Obsidian trip)

Obsidian Snowshoe Trip - Diamond Lake Wilderness

February 7th, 2009

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** Brian Hamilton - Obsidian trip leader
** Larry Huff

** Suzanne

** Roy McCormick

Trip Report: This trip was originally scheduled as an Obsidian cross-country ski trip but recent warm weather and a lack of fresh snow (despite weather forecasts) compelled us to use snowshoes on this loop. Actual conditions were not too bad, especially above about 5,500' where we encountered some firm fresh snow and warm sunshine (& two XC skiers headed up Redtop Mountain). The icy patches that we encountered in the trees during the descent to the snowpark validated our decision to use the foot paddles. This was a stellar day in the backcountry. Upon our return to Eugene we learned that the valley remained shrouded in fog all day and much colder than the mountains. Many thanks to Brian for the excellent leading on a very enjoyable winter trip.

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Gearing up at Crescent Lake Snopark (10am)	Suzanne & Larry headed up the trail	"Old Man's Beard" Lichen (Usnea hirta)


Suzanne	Lunch at Pretty Lake (12pm)	View of Redtop Mountain from Pretty Lake


Roy's obligatory dead tree shot	Lakeveiw Mountain from Fawn Lake	Close up


Beautiful alpine environment	Larry with Redtop in background	Okay, one more dead tree



Brian headed down the icy trail	This is where we were glad not to be on skis	Our track was very close to Brian's plan


Motion-Based GPS Analysis View track in Google Earth

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