It was –4 C at the trailhead and it wasn't until we started climbing out of the valley that we hit the warm air.
The trail was hard packed and quite icy in sections , so everyone opted for traction devices. We stopped for lunch at a sunny spot at the junction with the Ranger Summit trail, where we watched numerous groups and bikes pass by.
After a tea break on the Boundary Ridge Trail, we arrived back at the cars shorty before 2 PM.
Thanks to Brieta, Linda, Robert,and Ginger for joining me on this nice warm day. Brian C/S/P