Snow Running

I wanted to get a good downhill run in so I ran the seven miles up to the South Fork summit, including the last 1.5 miles in the snow. A downed tree about a half mile below the top meant I got to run in virgin snow for a ways. A winter wonderland! The clear winter air meant great views of Whiskeytown Lake and Redding (the lights were coming on as I ran down, finishing just after 5:00.