Keltepe
This hike was arranged in January. Keltepe is also known as
Kartepe and is near Sapanca. It was the first snow hike and yet,
one of the most entertaining hikes ever. We were all dressed up
in thick layers of clothing, prepared for cold. We had many snow
fights and so couldn't go as far as we had planned. However, the
views we saw were magnificent. Hiking in snow is a lot different
than hiking in normal weather conditions; it was really hard to
climb the mountain in snow. There was some fog on the way downand
we were definitely very lucky to have started the long way down
in time.
Nature is very beautiful when all of its flaws are hidden by
snow. You see a whole different and interesting view when you
look around. It was a really quiet hike. To tell the truth, it
was the most peaceful and relaxing hike I had ever participated
in. It is just beautiful to lay on snow and watch the beautiful
sight.
Here is a picture of our hiking group taken right after a snow
fight, on the way up.