[Snowdog]

This is an example of nwhiker doing what it does best: read a report, like what you read, decide to go check it out for yourself, have a fabulous day, -all thanks to loyal posters! Thank you Schroder~ We got a bit later start, arriving at Mowich Lake about 10:30am. Yes, it was hot, and yes, the bugs were pesky- but aren't they everywhere at the moment? We got to Spray Park in about an hour (3 miles) and the flowers were amazing & prolific, if, as Angry Hiker might say, you like that sort of thing. Just past Spray Park,on top of a ridge there is a spur trail that leads up between Echo Rock & Observation Rock. We chose to head up the snow (faster) and go around behind OR(to better sneak up on the summit), but encountered a bunch of red,crumbly pumice. Getting over that slowed us up a bit.(the red mixed with the gray granite was pretty though) We regained a snowslope & then scurried up to the top. The hot sun was producing a veritable symphony of rockfall from the glaciers directly above us- always nice to be watching & listening from a safe distance! We did enjoy a respite from bugs with a nice breeze and a bit of altitude. (about 8300') Heading down (good glissades, but bumpy with suncups on my tender derriere ) we noticed some dark, ominous clouds coming our way from the east- this put a bit more spring in our step. We drove home dreading the hot house that awaited , so we detoured to grab something to eat in an air-conditioned environment- putting off coming home until much later- house was still 87- ugh.

[Scrooge]

I think we need to change the title of the "Trip Reports" forum to "Outdoor Photography (write-ups may be included at photographer's discretion)". hint, hint

[Snowdog]

[Highwalker's Daughter]

Glad you got out. I'm home with a sick kid so I'm living vicariously through your report. He's doing well enough now with the new meds that maybe I can sneak out for a solo overnighter somewhere tomorrow.

[Sadie's Driver]

[Scrooge]

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