Epic Hike

We celebrated Independence Day by hiking to Lake 22 in the breathtaking Cascades mountain range. I could go on and on about the remarkable views and the fantastic time Ryan, Arlo, Soma and me had, but I'll leave it to the pictures since they are worth a thousand words.

Drifts of snow at the top of the hike reminded us of the winter and spring we just left behind.

Welcome!

Arlo (finally!) took a cat nap on hour 3 of our hike.

The beautiful Lake 22 on the northern face of Mount Pilchuck.

Lake 22 x 2

Ryan and I thought this was debris from an avalanche caused by our record breaking snowfall.

The view halfway up the trail.

Ryan and Arlo having a great time!

Something tells me this tree is pretty old.

We decided this could be our mailbox when we move in.

One of many waterfalls on the way up the trail.

Ryan and Arlo enjoying the view.

Yummy! Lunchtime!