Eightmile Lake - May 26, 2013

The snow leaves the eastern slopes earlier giving Sat and I the opportunity to enjoy an early season hike to an alpine Lake. The Eightmile trail was heavily impacted by fire in the 1990s and again last year (2012). It is a sobering study in the devastation that fire can bring and of the resilience of nature in repairing it. 

"Look Ma, no poles"

 Glacier Lilly

 There were many blowdowns to negotiate.

Trillium

There was significant erosion in the heavily burned areas

State Creek Meadows - May 8, 2013

We enjoyed warm spring sunshine and a stunning views of North Cascade peaks for our last snowshoe of the season. Everyone enjoyed the leisurely journey through the meadows.

Kay enjoys the sunshine

Keith and Gene look for a lunch spot.

 Do we really need to go back?