Gnarly day up on Mt. Colden with Todd for his 40th/46 winter high peak! We were the first at the trailhead, so we had the pleasure of breaking trail through knee deep snow all the way way to the summit. Still, it was a stunning day in the mountains, and with careful precautions, the dropping wind chill was manageable. Only 6 left!

Snow-covered trees stand still, blanketing a mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky, creating a serene winter scene with layers of fluffy white snow amidst dark distant hills. A person wearing a red jacket hikes through deep snow using trekking poles surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountainous terrain under a cloudy sky. Snow covers a narrow forest path lined with tall trees heavily laden with snow creating a serene winter scene in a densely wooded area. A hiker with a snow-covered backpack hikes up a snowy mountain trail while another person follows using trekking poles surrounded by a vast landscape of snow-laden trees and hills. Two people stand on a snowy mountain peak wearing winter gear, including face coverings and gloves. One holds hiking poles, and the other displays a device showing 10 34 42 Sat.