A long time ago in a mountain range not far away, a day of winter sunshine provided an unforgettable opportunity to enjoy the beauty of living in the great northwest!
This blog has numerous trip reports to Austin Pass, Artist Point and Huntoon Point so I won't bore you with all the same old details. The route is the same, the avalanche dangers remain if you follow the road instead of taking 'Cardiac Hill' (renamed to be more family friendly) and the popularity continues.
Here is a 'quick edit' version of my favorite photos from that outing - there were quite a few of them.
The sun was just breaking through the clouds as the chairlift came into view.
Table Mountain awaits...
The below group was part of an Avalanche Training class. Their yells that announced they 'just saw an avalanche and people are buried' certainly captured my attention. I was about ready to charge down the hill to assist before I concluded that they were only simulating the scenario and not actually in need of my help. Whew!
An artistic shadow. The texture of the snow really adds to the depth of the image, but you may not be able to appreciate it in this web-sized version. "Ya had to be there."
Ascending next to the Blueberry Cat-Track.
Shuksan showing off.
The burning winter sun.
Snow curves, trees and more texture. Unbelievable.
Mount Baker!
Rime Ice on trees along the route to Huntoon Point. Shuksan peeks over the horizon.
Other outdoor recreationists that I don't know but they certainly made for a great addition to this image.
Wind scoured snow, and it's shadows.
Tree of Icicles
Lots of snow up at Mount Baker... and this was 'before' all the snow showed up.
Departing the ski area at the end of a fantastic day.
Twilight Alpen Glow on the Twin Sisters just after passing through the hamlet of Acme. No roadrunners or coyotes were sighted.
Before heading home I did a little exploring along the Heather Meadows loop, but it proved to be a much longer loop than I anticipated so I called it quits at The Firs cabin before there was too much elevation loss.
Daylight Savings Time is rapidly approaching. Be sure you enjoy the snow before it all turns to mashed potatoes and sun cups.
Happy Hiking!
~E
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