Huntoon Point - December 21, 2024

It was the shortest darkest day of the year but we were bathed in brilliant sunlight snowshoeing the most stunning scenery we know. We were all smiles. It couldn't have been better; a stunning preamble the Christmas holiday.

 

Silver Peak - October 8, 2011

Other than being a bit breezy at the summit it was an altogether pleasant Autumn day.

 Dave is all smiles as he nears the top. Lake Annette below

 Drew's pretty chipper too.

 It was a rock'n good time

Dave sorts his laundry.

Mt Rainier N.P. - September 19 -21, 2011

In September Kay and I returned to Mt. Rainer for the first time in many years. We had great weather and amazing wildflower displays. We took some trails we hadn't been on before. It was a wonderful time.

 Kay at Faraway Rock

 Enjoying post hike refreshment at the Lodge at Paradise

 Meadows at Lake Tipsoo

 Sunrise Meadows



Grasshopper Pass - September 13 & 14, 2011

I thoroughly enjoyed my only backpack experience this year. Bob and I travelled south on the PCT from Hart's Pass to Grasshopper Pass where we set up camp and then explored the surrounding ridge tops. It was a beautiful evening.

 Azurite Peak with the Golden Horn in the distance

 Traversing Tatie Peak with Mt. Ballard in the distance.

 Playing "Name that Peak"

 The Needles and Tower Mtn. in the distance

 A "room with a view"

 The Golden Horn

 A great place for Bob and I to ponder "life's persistent questions"

In the fog; on our return the weather conditions matched our mental state.