Contributed by trip leader Warren Preston

As the sun descended below the horizon, December's Full "Cold" Moon illuminated the way for eight CONC skiers readying to circumnavigate the Tangent Loop at Meissner Sno-Park. The wide, groomed trail with about 2" of fresh powder provided ample opportunities to gaze up at the bright orb hanging in the sky. The scudding clouds provided constantly changing views, leading to many stops for photo opportunities.

We skied up Tangent to the Mushroom Trail to Manzanita to the Meissner Shelter. After some clothing adjustments, snacks, and more photos, we continued onto Larkspur to Snowbush back to Tangent. The steady climb up Tangent toward Swampy Sno-Park was rewarded as we turned the corner to head downhill toward Meissner. The full moon lit our way as we headed east along the trail until we returned to our vehicles with smiles on our faces.