Potholes Coulee - February 21, 2015

Potholes Coulee is a fascinating geologic feature sitting on the Babcock Bench overlooking the Columbia River. It contains two parallel alcoves in the surrounding basalt separated by a 1.5 mile long rock ridge. At the head of each alcove are lakes. It was a fascinating walk for a "west sider".

"Ancient Lakes" sit at the head of the Northern Alcove.

Probably a chunk of entablature rock fallen from the walls above.

Ancient Lakes Basin from the headwall. Flood bars from the ice age floods are evident.

Dusty Lake and the wall separating it's basin from Ancient Lakes Basin.

Lichen Artwork

Hidden Lake/ Glacier View - January 31, 2015

This was the first group snow shoe of the year. I was beginning to wonder whether we would have any. The snow wasn't very deep but there was enough to have a quite enjoyable time and the views across Lake Wenatchee were stellar. Everyone enjoyed getting out.

 Glacier Peak reflected in Lake Wenatchee

The gang posed in front of "The Beast"

  I was relieved to find sufficient snow.

 Laura leads the way

 Passing along the shore of Hidden Lake.

Smiles all around

 Dirty Face Peak