Morning Camp View
Autumnal Huckleberry Bushes
View to the West
Ice Growths
These ice growths surrounded the lake. - These ice growths surrounded the lake.
Alternate Route
The road to Badger Lake was tree-free. I'm normally opposed to hiking on roads, but I'm also not a masochist. - The road (140) to Badger Lake was tree-free. I'm normally opposed to hiking on roads, but I'm also not a masochist. Notice the density of downed trees beside the road. That's essentially what we hiked through the previous evening.
Smoky Valley
Old Snowy barely visible in the distance. - Old Snowy barely visible in the distance. At this point we ended the steep descent and hiked along the valley floor.
Clouds, Sun, and a Ghost
Mr. Ghosty is visible in the lower left. - Mr. Ghosty is visible in the lower left.
Looking Back
The ridge we hiked along earlier in the day. Beginning of a dayhike towards Old Snowy. - The ridge we hiked along earlier in the day. Beginning of a dayhike towards Old Snowy.
Closer View of Hawkeye Point
Hawkeye Point
Tree ID: Whitebark Pine (Pinus albicaulis): Bark
Key identifiers: not distinctive, rather smooth, gray/whitish plates, and growing range. Bark from same tree as needles pictured.
Intersection with Trail 467 (Post Camp Trail)
Tiny Fir
I don't think it will grow past adolescence. - I don't think it will grow past adolescence.
Mt. Rainier
In Case You Didn't Know
One of two signs at the viewpoint. - One of two signs at the viewpoint.