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PostSat Jul 11, 2009 8:06 pm 
We are both lame! K has sore knees after coming down Little Jack last week. Bob has his chronic hip problem, plus a bruised heel and achilles tendonitis. We are wrecks! It was just too nice of a day to stay home and rest, so we chose a short, easy hike with scenery. There were about 30 cars in the Alpental parking lot when we arrived, just before 9:00 AM. We were ahead of the rush, passing only a few people. The trail is in great shape as usual, with a few patches of hard snow below the pass (no ice ax or traction devices needed). The last time we did this trail was last November on the way to Wright Mt. It was a picture post card day, with glissening fresh snow. That was probably the prettiest we have even seen Snow Lake (and beyond), so we included 3 comparison photos. On the way out it was a zoo! Throngs on people were heading up the trail in the heat of the day! We were glad we had a fairly early start.
Snow Lake trail
Snow Lake trail
Snow Lake Trail 11-23-08
Snow Lake Trail 11-23-08
Just below the switchbacks
Just below the switchbacks
Just below the switchbacks 11-23-08
Just below the switchbacks 11-23-08
Snow Lake, Wright Mt.
Snow Lake, Wright Mt.
Snow Lake, Wright Mt. 11-23-08
Snow Lake, Wright Mt. 11-23-08
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Reflections
K and Lupe
K and Lupe
Luis and Lupe
Luis and Lupe
Chair Peak
Chair Peak
Lunch break
Lunch break
Waterfall.
Waterfall.

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PostSat Jul 11, 2009 8:10 pm 
I love the comparison shots! Hope you both feel better soon. smile.gif

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PostSat Jul 11, 2009 8:30 pm 
Nice! I love the before and after pics! Snow lake is one I have never done. A bit of a drive for me since I live in the Portland area, but it is such a quintessential hike, I feel it's like a rite of passage for every hiker in the Pacific Northwest. That, Mt. Si, Multnomah Falls and Paradise (I'm 2 for 4). I'm gonna try to get up in that area at least once this summer. Did Denny Creek/Melakwa Lake last July and it was great.

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PostSat Jul 11, 2009 8:32 pm 
Couvehiker86 wrote:
Nice! I love the before and after pics! Snow lake is one I have never done. A bit of a drive for me since I live in the Portland area, but it is such a quintessential hike, I feel it's like a rite of passage for every hiker in the Pacific Northwest. That, Mt. Si, Multnomah Falls and Paradise (I'm 2 for 4). I'm gonna try to get up in that area at least once this summer. Did Denny Creek/Melakwa Lake last July and it was great.
Be sure to continue past Snow Lake to Gem Lake. You will leave the crowds behind, and the scenery is wonderful!

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PostSat Jul 11, 2009 8:59 pm 
Nice! up.gif up.gif up.gif Is the trail from the ridge down to the lake pretty much through snow?

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PostSat Jul 11, 2009 9:01 pm 
Snow Lake is actually more rugged and scenic than I imagined. up.gif Hope you heal up soon.

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PostSat Jul 11, 2009 9:04 pm 
Polar Bear, Probably 1/2 of the trail from the pass down to the lake is still snow covered. but the route is easy to follow. agree.gif

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PostSat Jul 11, 2009 10:10 pm 
I like it better dusted in snow.. but might have to try it in summer

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PostSun Jul 12, 2009 4:04 pm 
TrailPair wrote:
We are both lame! K has sore knees after coming down Little Jack last week. Bob has his chronic hip problem, plus a bruised heel and achilles tendonitis.
Skiing will cure that--and L&L will have a chance to experience the ultimate canine thrill of sticking a head out of a fast-moving sling. Has Luis been a bad boy or is the thing around his mouth a gentle lead? tdd

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PostSun Jul 12, 2009 4:42 pm 
I know a spoiled pooch when I see one (or two). Those are the cutest little dogs. Plump. up.gif PiB and I left Seattle once at 5 AM to beat the crowds to Snow Lake. It was great.

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PostSun Jul 12, 2009 4:45 pm 
Luis and Lupe look good. hungry.gif Oh, sorry. Dad told me I am *not* to eat them. Hope your various lamenesses get better soon.

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PostSun Jul 12, 2009 4:50 pm 
The only reason (IMO) Snow lake is kind-of looked down-upon (not from the ridge!) is because of how crowded the trail is. The lake itself, the surrounding country, meadows, mountains, etc, is quite beautiful. If you have never been, you should go. On a weekday, the crowds might even be reasonable.

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PostSun Jul 12, 2009 5:38 pm 
TDD, Yea, that is a gentle lead Luis is wearing. Just wearing it improves his manners....especailly around other dogs. cool.gif Quark, Luis is a lean macho hiking machine. agree.gif Lupe has aspirations of joining the "stout" club (no offense to Jasper) embarassedlaugh.gif

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PostSun Jul 12, 2009 9:21 pm 
Nice comparison shots.

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