West McMillan Spire in Terror Basin / 驚駭盆地裏的西麥克米蘭尖塔
After witnessing the beauty of the Picket Range from Luna Peak earlier this season, I couldn't wait to see more from another perspective.
After witnessing the beauty of the Picket Range from Luna Peak earlier this season, I couldn't wait to see more from another perspective.
Over the last few years it had become somewhat of a tradition to do a bigger trip over Fourth of July weekend.
This trip was my last-minute plan, and it ended up being one of the season highlights.
By climbing Colfax Peak and Sherman Peak early in the season, we made use of snow over the cruxes.
Due to the damage from Goode Fire, North Cascades National Park officials had closed off access to Park Creek Trail.
The 16-mile approach into Thunder Basin felt extra long when views were scarce.
This impressive massif is located just off the North Cascades Highway on the southeast end of Ross Lake.
While waiting for the road to reopen, the pups and I went to West Fork Foss River Valley.
I had underestimated the scale of the Pasayten Wilderness during our first visit three years ago.
Our new experiences included pup's first time on a seaplane and our first time canoeing.
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