Backpacking
Shaped by the Winds
Lake Aloha’s shores are dotted with these trees shaped by the wind. It was sunny and clear as we hiked to our next campsite. I can image the forces of nature that it took to shaped these trees over time.
Marmot Family
Day 3 – near Lake Aloha, a family of marmots came out to see who was hiking through their territory. Mom came out to warn us to leave her kids alone.
Morning Breaks on Tamarack Lake
Early hiking has its advantages, no mosquitoes, less crowds and out of the heat of the day. The best part is the view as morning breaks on Tamarack Lake.
Before Dawn
No sleeping in on this trip (Day 3). We rise before dawn and hit the trail just before 5:00AM .
Night Lights
End of Day 2, Mother Nature treated us to the best night light show. There was lighting flashing south of us that lit up the thunderclouds. Then the Milky Way danced overhead as we looked for shooting stars.
Best Seat in the House
This was the best seat in the house. If I could only have this view every day.
Rolling In Fast
This photo is only the 2 shots away from yesterday’s photo. The storm cloud were moving in fast during these shots.
Another Storm Coming
End of the second day and we had the best views. That’s Echo Lake in the distance. Another storm was coming in, we could hear the thunder towards the South.
Massive Juniper
This is the massive juniper tree from yesterday’s photo. I have no idea how old it is. Looking at its crown, I suspect that it’s been hit by lighting.
Sun Through the Juniper
There was a massive old juniper near our campsite. I loved the colors in the tree and the bright green lichen growing on it. I looked up and there was the sun shining through the branches.
Snapshots by Kats 