Pictures of Grand Lake

[nonionay]

This will be the first of some overdue picture posts. I'll be merciful, and post them once every day or two.

This last Monday, I went on an overnight backpacking trip with my dad and two of his old college hiking buddies. They're a fun bunch. The full report can be found here. This post is just for the pictures.
Behold, the beautiful and cooperative transparent butterfly!


First up, the top of Lilian Ridge. I think that's my dad in the shot. The tips of Mt Deception, the second tallest mountain in the Olympics, can be seen beyond the ridge. I like how barren everything is.


Mt Olympus, tallest in the Olympics.


Ron surveys our gorgeous campsite. You can get a tiny peek of Grand Lake on the left edge of the picture.



Moose Lake, the next lake up.



Marmot at Moose Lake. I confess, I'd really like a hat made out of marmot.


Climbing out of Badger Valley. That little dot down there is my dad.



The whole set, which I highly recommend, is over here.

Comments

[ruralwriter.livejournal.com]

I loved the virtual tour! I've been missing the Pacific Northwest - I haven't been out there for four years. I really haven't hiked out there for a good 7 years. Thanks for posting!