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Nancyann
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PostSun Dec 16, 2018 12:37 pm 
This trip report is way overdue and irrelevant now that the pass is open for skiing, but it was a fun one, so here goes: A couple of Monday’s ago, Stevens Pass was still closed, so Hiking Partner and I booted south up the PCT to the top, put on our snowshoes, and then headed down Gemini Run to the Upper Mill Creek Road. From there we proceeded south up to a saddle under the power lines to a viewpoint. Unfortunately, storm clouds obscured most of the view, but it was still fun to get out the snowshoes!
Stevens Pass from the PCT  12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT 12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT  12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT 12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT  12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT 12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT  12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT 12/3/18
View from the top of Stevens Pass   12/3/18
View from the top of Stevens Pass 12/3/18
View from the top of Stevens Pass   12/3/18
View from the top of Stevens Pass 12/3/18
There were a few splitboarders and skiers enjoying a little layer of powder.
Stevens Pass from the PCT  12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT 12/3/18
Then we headed down Gemini Run to the Upper Mill Creek Road
Down Gemini Run to Upper Mill Creek  12/3/18
Down Gemini Run to Upper Mill Creek 12/3/18
Upper Mill Creek  12/3/18
Upper Mill Creek 12/3/18
Upper Mill Creek  12/3/18
Upper Mill Creek 12/3/18
And up the road to a little saddle. If you don’t mind power lines, there are some nice views south into the ALW, and there is a cute little tarn.
Upper Mill Creek  12/3/18
Upper Mill Creek 12/3/18
Upper Mill Creek  12/3/18
Upper Mill Creek 12/3/18
Upper Mill Creek  12/3/18
Upper Mill Creek 12/3/18
It was only 26 degrees and getting windy, so we ate a quick lunch, and then headed back the way we came.
Back up Gemini Run    12/3/18
Back up Gemini Run 12/3/18
On the way back, we were treated to a very fine sunset!
Stevens Pass from the PCT 12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT 12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT 12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT 12/3/18
Stevens Pass on the PCT. 10/3/18
Stevens Pass on the PCT. 10/3/18
Stevens Pass on the PCT. 10/3/18
Stevens Pass on the PCT. 10/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT  12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT 12/3/18
Stevens Pass on the PCT. 10/3/18
Stevens Pass on the PCT. 10/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT  12/3/18
Stevens Pass from the PCT 12/3/18
Stevens Pass on the PCT. 10/3/18
Stevens Pass on the PCT. 10/3/18

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PostSun Dec 16, 2018 11:28 pm 
Very nice. Thanks for sharing it with us. ~z

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PostMon Dec 17, 2018 6:23 am 
Not familiar with Gemini run but it looks fun

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