Winter Hike to Dream Lake

All,
Looking forward to revisiting this amazing winter location in RMNP. Apologies for doing this during the week but ski traffic is just too brutal to host this on a w/e.

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 Mammoth Park n Ride of i70 Section BB (by the Exxon station of 40). 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.

Hiking details
RNMP hiking details