Sauk Mountain 4

July 29, 2010

One more hike to a sunrise from a mountain top

Big Dipper and moonlit parking area in the wee hours of the morning

The town of Concrete from the switchbacks in early morning twilight

Nearing the summit ridge

From the old lookout site, the sun starts to brighten the horizon

Aww yes. Here we go. The start of another day. Such a mystical experience.

The backside of the summit ridge that we just walked up.

Mt. Baker and the Twin Sisters range

Emily at the old lookout site

The view from here is grand!

On the way down these marmots let us know (with their shrill whistle) that they see us.

Unbeknownst to me at the time, this would be Emily's last trip up here. We would lose her just after Christmas this year from cancer. Love ya lil gurl. I'll miss you sweet companion...