Mt. Prophet - September 3 - 6, 2010

I had the privilege of joining Emily and Patrick and some of their friends on a four day hike in North Cascades National Park to a remote area on the slopes of Mt. Prophet. It was a challenge for the old man but I loved every minute of it.

Southern Pickets

Morning day 2: Pondering the big climb ahead

Jory contemplates a cliff dive

Beasts of burden

Unnamed Lake on Prophets flank

Am I really up to this?



We had a primo camp the evening of day 2

Ruby Mountain

A good time was had by all.

Glacier on Jack Mountain

Luna Peak

Morning breaks on the Pickets

Elephant Butte

The birthday girl and Patrick



Taking a break at the base of an ancient cedar on Big Beaver creek after the big descent.