McCloud Lake

Almost sat out today as I was a bit tired from yesterday, but the crystal clear morning beckoned. Glad I rallied as it was one of the best days of the year.

The area above McCloud lake, in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, is easy to access and is nicely sheltered from wind and sun.

Frozen McCloud Lake with the back of Mammoth Mountain behind.

The views from my high point, Horseshoe Lake center with the town of Mammoth and Long Valley in the distance.

The skiing below the crest was sublime!

and equally good down below in the glades.

The day was crisp, cold, and brilliant. There was no one else in the neighborhood and no previous ski tracks. Three laps of pure magic!