The usual hike to Castle Peak (9000+, Tahoe N'tl Forest -- PCT, Donner Pass area)was a little different as I was surprised to see what I thought was snow on the trees. At closer inspection, I saw that it was actually beautiful ice formations about 4" in diameter that were setting in the trees like a mix of hanging chandeliers & ornaments. Whenever the wind would blow, the ice would clank together to sound like crystal goblets during a toast; however, when the wind was a little stronger, those little "ornaments" turned into deadly ice grenades that sounded like broken dishes when they landed, so it was time to skedaddle!
Castle Peak Ridgeline
Castle Peak Sunset
Ice on Trees
Enchanted Forest
Forest Chandelier
