EISPIRATEN

My hiking buddy and myself set out for a quick little jaunt up the snowy slopes of Mt Lowe today. I haven't been up there since the fire and the tunnel closure. Now that the tunnel is open, we parked at Eaton Saddle and enjoyed a nice afternoon. The snow is melting fast and will probably be gone in a day or two and presented no problems going up or down. Here are some pics:

Markham by Robnokshus, on Flickr
The trail junction for the Mt. Lowe Trail

Mt. Lowe Trail junction by Robnokshus, on Flickr
Maggie on the Mt. Lowe Trail

Maggie on the Mt. Lowe trail by Robnokshus, on Flickr
Maggie enjoying the snow

Maggie enjoying a frozen snack by Robnokshus, on Flickr
Thought this sign was a trip

Which way? by Robnokshus, on Flickr
Mueler Tunnel all repaired

Mueler Tunnel by Robnokshus, on Flickr
Mt. Markham

Mt. Markham by Robnokshus, on Flickr
Strange Beasts abound!

Strange Wildlife by Robnokshus, on Flickr

Nice! Is Maggie a chow mix? Cute pup.

Always enjoy trip reports. Hope we get some more wet / snow weather!

Your doggie's so cute!

@HikeUp Part Chow and part Golden Retriever, at least that's what we tell people. Her pedigree is a bit dubious, as we got her from the animal shelter, but she does have a purple tongue, like a Chow.

One thing I AM sure of, she is 100% Good Dog!

She would appreciate all of the attention.

Rob, thanks for the TR, great pictures, I miss my hiking Girl Lucy everytime I see a dog out hiking or anyone posting pictures of their's with them, she was a "Austrailain Sheppard, Chow, Lab Mix" with nothing but spunk and the love of the outdoors - might be time for one of my labs to join me more often