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...