Big Four - December 19, 2012

We experienced steady snowfall most of the day and the snow laid heavy in the trees. Although views were limited it was a magical scene along the Stilliguamish that put us all in the Christmas spirit.

 There could be worse things on the bottom of your shoes Gene.

 We had a nice dry lunch spot out of the snow.

 We were all in a great mood. It was like we were in a big snow globe with the big wet flakes.

 Time to turn back.

The new footbridge across the Stilly is impressive.

Twin Lakes - November 2, 2012

Kay and I enjoyed an impressive display of fall color mirrored in a very still lake. We had the place to ourselves on a pleasant Friday afternoon.

Icicle Ridge - October 17, 2012

What we were hoping would be our last high country adventure before the snow arrived ended up our first after the snow arrived. It added a lot to the beauty to the day but slowed us down a bit as we had to do a little route finding where the trail was covered.

 

 

Mt. Cashmere with the Stuart Range behind

 

Ron heading up the Fourth of July Creek Trail

 

Kay reaches the upper meadows

 



Yeah, were at the top!

 



We enjoyed lunch in a pretty meadow on the ridge crest.

 



Ettie embraces the day

 



The end was in view but still a long way below. We didn't reach the trail head until after dark.

 

Watson & Uppe Anderson Lakes - October 10, 2012

Brilliant Fall colors were the highlight of this wonderful day. We took our time to savor what could be the last fair weather, warm, high country hike of this amazing late hiking season.

 Gene takes an equipment "time out"

 

 Upper Anderson Lake

 

 "Upper, Upper" Anderson Lake

 

 Making our way above Watson Lakes

 

 Playing the back nine of the Mt. Watson course

 

 Can you find Judy in this picture?

 

 Feryll pauses to take in the lakeside beauty