Bear Mnt - 9+ mile hike with Rach

Back at altitude after arriving home from sea level (Florida) late last night. The usual Fern Canyon ascent with icy trail on the ridge. Down via Shadow Canyon, which was sunny and snow/ice free and around on the Mesa Trail and South Shannahan Trail back to the house. Nice!! Blue skies, chilly breeze, but warm sun and killer views of the snow covered Indian Peaks.