Saturday, January 23, 2010

Upper Glacier Creek - January 20, 2010

The 80 % chance of precipitation didn't materialize and we were almost able to drive to the end of FS road 39. So we headed west more or less cross country and climbed an unnamed 5328 ft ridge with great views of Chowder Ridge, Coleman Glacier, and Lincoln Peak. To the west were the San Juans and the Georgia Strait. The top of Baker was shrouded in clouds but that only seemed to add to the magic of the day.
Lincoln Peak above the hip Of Heliotrope Ridge



The Gray Jays struck a Bonanza


Kathy takes a risk to feed the birds





It was steep


Ettie enjoys the view from the top



Not much snow below 4,000 ft






Lincoln Peak


Yeah! A lunch spot out of the wind










Coleman Glacier



Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Skyline Lake & Ridge - January 16, 2010

We had a window of good weather after a few days of fresh snow. That and good friends made for a magical day in the mountains. Thanks to Kay and Sat for sharing their great pics.
"... 9, 10, 11. Looks like we're all here."









Happy to be on top





We didn't have the warmest place for lunch













Drew's shorts were a hit









Everyone had a good time.



Cheers!