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Annie, Keith, Kathy (hidden), Diane, Vic, Chuck, Tom, and Greg. Linie shooting |
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At Ptarmigan Falls. The rain started during our ascent and continued for three days. |
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Entering Ptarmigan Tunnel, the high point for our trip. Cloudy and drizzle on one side, fog on the other. |
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White-out conditions and a narrow trail clinging to the side of a cliff.... a stroll into the abyss? |
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Trekkers Vic and Chuck emerge from the ridgetop fog. |
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Diane and Kathy hold a pose in front of Dawn Mist Falls just down river (north) from Elizabeth Lake. |
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Chuck and Vic pause at the foot of Dawn Mist Falls and evaluate the potential for fishing in these waters. |
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Tom places his line in the perfect spot. |
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Chuck and Tom display one of the many Arctic Grayling that Tom pulled in. All fish were handled gently and released, helping to maintain the stock of this rare fish in the U.S. |
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The Belly River carves a narrow path below magestic Gable Mountain |
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Stunning Cosley Lake with Stoney Indian pass trapping another rain shower. |
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Fresh snow on the high peaks, a result of the overnight temperatures and precipitation. |
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A card game of "31" under the canvas - protection from a light rain and a great place to cook our supper and enjoy the Huckleberry Cheesecake prepared for us. |
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More fresh snow on the nearby Sentinel Peak during our hike out to the shuttle and the warm and comfort of a hotel room. |
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The Park welcome sign, just inside the US/Canadian border and the end of our backcountry trail. Thiry plus miles in 3 days. |
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A calm and serene Lake McDonald from the boathouse at Apgar Village. |
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St. Mary Lake from the Rising Sun lookout. |
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Wild Goose Island on St. Mary Lake and the cloud hugging peaks that rise from its shores. |
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Blooming Fireweed on the Going to the Sun Road |
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A ground squirrel enjoys a snack and enjoys the short summer. Tucking food away for the winter is a major concern at Logan Pass, one of the most inhospitable places in North America. Snow lasts into mid June! |
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Kathy and Diane take in the cloud-smokey view just west of Logan Pass. Going to the Sun Road is the barely visible cut in the hill on the far side of the valley. |
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