I got to the parking lot just before 6am. Quite empty but cars starting arriving quickly once I parked. So I got a quick start up the trail. I got to see the sunrise over the mountains in the distance and the inversion layer of clouds made it quite magical. It was a cold day so I was wearing a lot of layers. I started to get quite hot, but once I hit about 3mi in, the wind started to get me from the South and holy moly was I happy for all the layers. When I hit the ridgeline before the summit I thought the wind would blow me right off. I summitted and there was only one person up there. A few people I passed on the trail starting arriving shortly afterward. It was a stunning view and I am so happy I did it. Definitely a new favorite
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