Intermediate Snowshoe - Hex Mountain (winter)

We were the first to arrive at the parking area along Salmon La Sac road a few minutes before 8:30 and quickly got going due to the extreme cold.  Donned snowshoes several yards into FS 116.  It was a well defined track for the most part, but GPS helped with avoiding wandering off in the wrong direction here and there.  No wind at the start, not anything close to the forecast.  Fairly strong wind along the exposed part of the ridge making it definitely feel like sub-zero temps.  But the wind dissipated when we entered the treed area.  The summit was also mostly wind-free, what a nice surprise!  Although it was still too cold to spend much time up there, and our breaks were brief on the way up.  Coming down was a bit warmer and calmer.  My hardy group of snow-shoers enjoyed much needed chow and refreshments at The Brick tavern in Roslyn before heading home.  This was a very nice, fun adventure!