Backpacking to Twin Lakes - PSU ODP - Part 1

On January 31st, I got to go on an overnight backpacking trip! PSU has a great Outdoor Program, equipment, and food was provided. 13 of us loaded in a truck and a van, drove to Ghost Ridge, and hiked to Upper Twin Lake on Mt. Hood. It originally was supposed to be a snowshoe and camping trip. But nature decided this winter to send all our snow to the east coast. :( Our trip became just a hike and camping trip. We did however encounter some snow....just not enough to snowshoe, and it was pretty crunchy, or ice.

We ended up in this marsh area, with a TON of fog. So gorgeous! 

 Our trip leaders got some help from this guy, Valentine. They were having trouble finding the right trail, and he was able to help us! Which saved us a lot of time!