Icicle Gorge Trail - September 8, 2021

This was the first of three river hikes Kay and I did in four days. They were the perfect antidotes for the hot, dry summer we've had. Some Fall color was emerging as well.

Kay caught this cloud reflection in a side channel of the Icicle.

 

Coffin Rocks/ Sares Head - September 4, 2021

 This day was the last Kelp survey of the season for Coffin Rocks. Water conditions were perfect so at the conclusion of our survey work Bob and I headed north around Rosario Head and up along Sares' head looking for sea stars and enjoying the dramatic cliffs.

Lynne joined us again for our final survey

Rosario Head

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The rugged twisted rocks of the high cliffs rise abruptly from the sea. They make a  dramatic backdrop to the paddle.

 

One of three Ochre Sea Stars we spotted on the rocks. That made my day.

Gull Rocks

Cutthroat Pass - September 1, 2021

Although I have done this hike many times over the years this was the longest hike I'd done in the past three years. It was a significant test of my capability after nearly  2 years on cancer meds. I was very pleased in how it went.

Eric takes in the 360 degree view from the knoll just SW of the pass.

Eric and I feasted on huckleberries along the way.

Eric was enjoying himself every bit as much as I was.

You can't beat our lunch spot.

You can tell I was in my happy place.

In all directions, all you could see were rugged North Cascade peaks. They were like chop on a wind swept sea.