Dale Benchmark by Moonlight

Under a waxing gibbous moon, I enjoyed a lampless trek across the ridgeline high above Parleys and Emigration Canyons. I left at sunset and returned at midnight. Check the route to Perkins Peak via Dale Benchmark at http://www.willhiteweb.com/utah_climbing/salt_lake_city/perkins_peak_022.htm
Frigid temps with windchill subzero, but a clear night. My camera froze, my water froze, my powder baskets were stripped by deep unconsolidated snow. I broke virgin trail after 7,200' for 2 miles. If you want a workout (uphill both ways), try this. Put your paw prints (snowshoes) down and make sure you have poles and crampons!