Ghost Ridge,  Mt Hood,  Feb 9, 2007 - Feb 10, 2007     page 11 / 14

After I returned, I used a snow shovel to dig out a "kitchen" area. I dug a bench to sit on, and made a shelf upon which to cook our dinner. Dad ate a freeze-dried meal, while I mixed some chicken and ramen noodles for my meal.

The next morning was cloudy and gray. A light breeze had developed, but the temperature was still mild. In fact, it had gotten just barely below freezing during the night.