Started at Falls Road Trailhead in the dark with headlamps, best time since not as many people and the temps were perfect. No wind today. Trail past the Devil's Backbone sign is now snow free. Some exposed sections in the beginning but because there was no wind nor snow / ice, it was easily hike-able. Reached the summit around 9:45 and saw a bunch of people who arrived via the Ski hut trail.
Went back down the Devil's Backbone and took the chairlift down to the parking lot. It was worth saving the knees since I'm still getting back into hiking shape.
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Nice work, “go get em’ tiger”
I hear you on the knees, I’m still recovering from two injuries last year in July and September.
I’ve knocked out a couple of peaks so far, and hope to tackle another one tomorrow.
Slow and steady is my moto these day, but gradually getting better.
Good luck, and stay safe out there.
TrailSnail