Perhaps one of my all-time favorite views. Lake 5 just seconds before the sun broke the ridge for sunrise. In sharp contrast to the night before, the water was…
The moon is still high over the tent as the sun starts to rise. It was 35 degrees when I got out of the tent. Aidan was still sound asleep, so I decided to let…
I was bummed Aidan didn't get to enjoy the best of the sunrise views. But I was in photography heavan. Glassy Lake 4.
Moon reflecting on a calm Lake 4 with the trail running along the lake and heading up to Army Pass.
Some people don't understand why we backpack instead of car camp. This is why.
Lake 5 with probably one of the most vivid lake reflections I've ever seen. The reflection almost looked more realistic than the real mountains.
Check out the lower part of the photo. The water is so clear, you can see the rocks on the bottom while at the same time seeing the reflection on the surface.…
Looking down on Lake 3 at sunrise.
The creek draining out of Lake 4 with the moon just about to set. I decide it's warm enough now to wake up Aidan.
Aidan is awake with Mary the deer, his souvenier from the ranger station. Yes, Mary just had to go backpacking with him. And she took up about half the space in…
Fortunately the morning views were still amazing for Aidan.
Aidan was endlessly amused by throwing rocks and watching the shadows of the ripples create interesting effects.
We sat for quite a while admiring Lake 4. Then it was time to see if we could get to that snow patch...
Success. Aidan's first time in snow! It was packed and a little dirty, but not bad for late August.
And of course the first snowball fight.
A look from the West end of Lake 4 and the interesting mini-lakes next to it.
On the road again. All packed-up and heading back down to Lake 3.
Heading down the switchbacks. It's a warm, beautiful day now.
We took a quick detour out to the cascades flowing from Lake 4 down into Lake 3.
Video of the cascades.