Snow on Mt Hood, but will it last?

Merry Christmas! While we didn't get a white Christmas in town, Mt Hood finally received about 4-10" of snow at pass level. I had Friday off from work, so I decided to go up to Frog Lake SnoPark and check it out.

I arrived later than I normally like to, but luckily the parking lot was nearly empty. There was one other snowmobiler already there. He happened to be a gentleman I met early season last year at Bennett Pass SnoPark.

   

I first rode below Frog Lake Buttes, but turned around after a couple miles as the snow thinned out. The snow was better up higher on the trail to Frog Lake Buttes.

   

   

On my way back I headed down the trail to Frog Lake, but was stopped by a large pile of fallen trees. Since I had my small Echo chainsaw with me, I decided to clear the log pile. It took a little while, but with the help of another snowmobiler we cleared the fallen trees.

   

Another snowstorm is headed our way this weekend, so I'll probably be back up on Sunday hopefully for some better riding. I am keeping my fingers crossed that this is finally the start of snowmobiling season.

Gear List

2013 Polaris 800 Switchback Assault Snowmobile
Echo CS-271T chainsaw
HMK Summit V16 Pack
GMAX GM76X Helmet
Smith Phenom Turbo Fan Goggles
Columbia Men’s Bugaboot Max Electric Boots
HMK Hustler 2 Snowmobile Pants
Columbia Titanium Hightail II Softshell Jacket
HMK Cascade Snowmobile Jacket
Columbia Powerfly Down Puff Jacket
Head Digital Sport Liner Gloves
Outdoor Research Ambit Gloves
Columbia Men's Fast Trek Fleece Hat
Balaclava
Petzl TIKKA XP 2 Headlamp
Olympus Tough TG-1 Camera
Lifeline Aluminum Sport Utility Snow Shovel
First Aid Kit
SPOT Gen3
Samsung Galaxy S5 w/BackCountry Navigator
Suunto A-10 Compass