High Pass - August 21, 2013

We finally did High Pass out of Twin Lakes, a hike that has been on my radar screen for some time. It didn't disappoint. The weather was stellar, the flowers spectacular, and the company was great as usual.

Ettie enjoys the view from our lunch spot.

 Ettie was, well ... Ettie

 You should have heard the bees!

 Western Anemone

 Winchester, Goat, and Shuksan

Terry enjoyed the hike even if he had to start at Twin Lakes.

Twin Lakes were lovely.

Rainbow Ridge - August 14, 2013

Finally the bugs weren't too bad and the dry spell made this normally muddy trail more passable. Consequently we didn't mind a few rain drops

 Rainbow Creek

"Mormon Lakes" - August 5-7, 2013

Brian & I joined forces for a three day one way trip through the "Mormon Lakes" region of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. The approach up Chatter Creek was challenging but the beauty that awaited us along the western end of the Icicle Ridge trail was worth every bit of effort to get there. 

Crossing Chatter Creek on the "Gerald Ford"

Taking a break at the top of the ridge.

Western Anemone

Grindstone Mt. with Mt Cashmere in the distance.

Lake Edna

Ladies Pass. Smoke from the French Creek fire in the distance. 

Grindstone Mt.

Upper Florence Lake

Mary's Pass

Glacier Peak

The Flowers were stunning.

Lake Margaret

The aftermath of a vicious mosquito attack.

Our last lunch break along the Icicle River.

Peek-a-boo Lake - July 31, 2013

We continued our close encounters with bugs on this hike. This was my first visit here. I think it would be quite lovely on a clear day in the fall.