Golden horn

We were originally supposed to climb Pyramid & Snowfield this weekend, but the clouds did not lift as planned... so we headed eastward. We were rewarded with beautiful weather, changing leaves (and needles) and some of the most beautiful views anyone could have ever asked for.

We hiked 12 miles on the PCT to the Snowy Lakes and set camp at sunset. We all lay out under the dark night sky and shouted out as a shooting star would pass overhead. The following morning we woke to sunshine and smiles. We hiked up Golden Horn and Elsa & I watched as Frankie climbed to the very tippy top. Elsa and I were happy with our SSW summit claim, about 20 feet below the true summit. We then headed out and back to the car. All in all, a very beautiful weekend of hiking that welcomed fall in the cascades. Here are some photos.

Fog rolling up the valley

Summit of Golden Horn at 8366 ft

Snowy Lakes with Tower Mt in the background. View from our tent

Tower in the distance

Larch!

Happy people at Cutthroat pass