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All,
Mother Nature is finally awaking so I am going to more the date due to the extreme cold forecasted this Sunday. All plans stay the same.

NOTE: MEETUP TIME IS 6:30 AT THE GG CANYON RD PARKING LOT
IF GOING DIRECT MEET AT BEAR LAKE AT 8:30AM

All,
Looking forward to revisiting this amazing winter location in RMNP.
This meetup will take us to 3 locations: Bear, Nymph and our final destination Dream Lake. I am hoping it has not snowed and the lake will be frozen but you never know. This is what I consider a moderately challenging hike due to the winter conditions, however, you do not have to go to Dream as Bear lake is an easy walk from the parking lot. That being said Dream can be a bit challenging in winter conditions. I will be checking the forecast and will be canceling "if" there has been a lot of snow beforehand or there is snow forthcoming the day of the meetup.

Clothing: Be sure to dress warningly, insulated pants, hat, gloves (I bring a pair of liners to shoot with), winter hiking shoes. If you have them bring micro spikes or snow shoes as it can be easier to walk (just to cover the bases). Also be sure to bring water and snacks or a lunch food.

Photo equipment:
Camera with wide and semi telephoto (24-70/120mm) lens
EXTRA batteries
Lightweight tripod
Warm Camera cover if you have one.

Travel plan: We will meet at the GG Canyon Rd Parking Lot (NOT GOLDEN LODGE ASSISTED LIVING). Lot is across the street. Based on the number of participants we will carpool to RNMP (National Park Pass required). We will then head to the Bear Lake parking lot. NOTE: A fee will be arranged to compensate drivers.

Hiking details
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Winter group hike for moderately experienced hikers; outcome: attempt to reach a distant frozen alpine lake, with an easier option if conditions are poor.

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