A hike or drive up Clear Lake Road is always scenic but add some snow and the adventure really begins. Although we didn’t make it all the way to Clear Lake the hike was enjoyable just the same.
View fullsize

Waterfall along Clear Lake Road
View fullsize

Lisa, Angela, Gina and Mary
View fullsize

Heading up towards the Clear Lake Basin
View fullsize

Angela & Mary trek across the snowfield
View fullsize

Stream and snow remaining in the basin
View fullsize

Angela & Mary crossing the snow
View fullsize

Not sure if Angela slipped or had to go to the bathroom
View fullsize

Angela can't get back up so she slides down the snowbank, you notice that Mary doesn't even attempt to help Angela
View fullsize

Her feet hit the ground
View fullsize

And she is awfully proud of herself
View fullsize

Mary in action as she conquers the snowfield
View fullsize

Lisa decides she will slide down the snowbank like Angela
View fullsize

Lisa was much more successful
View fullsize

And who knows exactly what Gina is thinking right now
View fullsize

Mary takes in the views and follows me but only for a short distance
View fullsize

The others stay behind refusing to cross the next snow field
View fullsize

Lisa ventures on while the others take in the view
View fullsize

But then Lisa decides its time to take a pretty picture
View fullsize

Little pond before Clear Lake
View fullsize

Lisa and Mary walking back down the road
View fullsize

View of Ice Lakes Basin from the road