Dave, Kent, and I at our 1st rest looking at the grassy ridge we needed to go over just over Dave's pack. We were so excited to finally be on the trip we planned for so long ago.From the car we were to climb 3000 feet in less than 4 miles. Talk about a gut check. It was now or never.
There were roughly 100 (no joke) switchbacks like this throughout the trip. This kind of hike is not for the inexperienced or weak. It makes you wonder if you want to do it again. We took it one step at a time. That's me just ahead.
As we came around a bend we ran into this view. It was breathtaking. It was the first real lake of the trip we came across. 
The coldest water I have ever crossed. This is a glacial river. The glacial silt comes off the high peaks and looks like this. It felt great on our feet that had been walking more than 20 miles... until about half way across. Then it felt like a million needles were stabbing your body. We actually bathed in this on our way back. It was an bone chilling dip to say the least.
Quite a somber and beautiful morning. No sounds of cars, people, cell phones, or computers. It was nature at its most raw level. Dave's Sierra Design ClipFlashlight is at the base of the picture.
Up on top. I felt like I was in a magazine of Patagonia. We were about 12k feet at this point. Off in the distance is the tallest peak in Wyoming. Mnt. Gannett usually has snow on it year round.
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WOW. That looked like ALOT of work! How often do you go on treks like these? You sweetheart must be an angel to support big trips like these! You be careful! :) Mt. Rainer has sone great hikes, we did some fun family ones this summer. But we had the babies with us so it wasn't as challenging.
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