Tom and I left the ADK LOJ at 7:26 @ 10 degrees on what promised to b a beautiful day. Trail to Marcy Dam was a frozen runway. Continued on to Lake Arnold with micros on perfect trail conditions. Switched to snowshoes at the lake more to take advantage of the elevators for the final ascent. After summiting the North Face we and another couple from Mass. climbed on to the real summit. Breathtaking views in every direction on a perfect winter day following a week of dreary, dismal weather. Perfect day to recharge the mental batteries. Returned to the LOJ at 2pm.