Another shameless dog brag
L>R: Summit Chief, Chimney Rock, Overcoat Peak. These are the highest peaks in the Snoqualmie Pass area of Washington's central Cascades. We're on a little peak called Otter Point, 6360':
This is earlier on Day 2, a simliar-sized peak called Iron Cap:
We slept right on the summit benchmark:
9:05 PM, the roiling mists materialized, and they did this to the sunset -- what you can't see is the halo rapidly expanding and contracting as the mists blow by, and the sun is just about to hit the mountain skyline -- even Al seems to like it, as if it were edible or something:
The darkest hour is always just before the breakfast:
Edit 3/24/15: I posted the above photo on corgiaddict.com 2 months ago, and so far it's gotten 60,500 comments, likes, & reblogs. I'm thrilled and touched that this little creature can speak to so many people just by being here.
Foss Lakes High Route, Alpine Lakes, central Washington Cascades. 3rd time I've done this, just me & Al, but never before on snow. 3 days, 2 summits, mostly on snow. Al loved it; he frapped on the first snow we reached. It was a joy to see him romping in perfect snow travel conditions, 2" of mush-on-crust, much faster and easier than trudging over rocks and boulders. People will be talking about the stupendous snowpack of summer 2011 in hushed, awe-stricken tones for many years. We camped on snow at 5500', and bivouacked at 6360' on our second summit, no tent necessary that night with the corgi electric blanket.
Tried out a new freeze-dried dog food, "Vital Essentials" 100% Raw. Al loved it, but it did make him fart... and he was in my sleeping bag, remember.
One of the best trips I've ever enjoyed:
http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1024888#Post...
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Comment by DeeDea & Pudge on July 6, 2011 at 11:59pm
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Awesome post, as always. But it's missing just one thing: Al in his alien tinfoil spacesuit. Also corgi farts are bad enough, but corgi farts in a confined space? that's just love.
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Comment by Elizabeth, Hermione and Luna on July 6, 2011 at 11:16pm
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I love the one with Al, and the mist. My daughter loved the one with him all curled up in his blankie.
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Comment by Priscilla, CARLY, and Frankie on July 6, 2011 at 11:03pm
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ok i got my self another look , and your right is is shameless, not that your bragging but, that we all cant go and see this in person, its SPECTACULAR!
Als goggles are the coolest. He must think your the best pal ever taking him on these expeditions!
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Comment by Keri&Merlin(Judy&Alan's Pups) on July 6, 2011 at 9:47pm
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Wow,John gorgeous pics of the mtns and Al of course :).I'm feeling a little ashamed of saying We "camp" just like Bev Levy did.My Hubby is a kindred spirit to You.He has been up in the Sierras since He was a young teen.He fell and broke His back(in our backyard)and can't do the big hikes anymore.Gotta show Him the pics here tomorrow after He gets off work.Thanx for posting them and again WOW!!
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Comment by Kara with Dasiy & Scout on July 6, 2011 at 9:12pm
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AWESOMENESS!!!!
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unbelievable~ photos! im speechless , over the experience you and Al have had.....siting here wishing i had the ablity and the strength to do such things!!!
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Comment by Susan Stanton on July 6, 2011 at 6:49pm
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Wow. I'm speechless, and for once, Ethel B. is too. (Bertie on the other hand is totally envious and expressing that by chewing vigorously on an old bone.)
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Comment by Teresa Gilpin on July 6, 2011 at 5:38pm
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You have reason to brag!! Al is a gorgeous corgi, and your pictures are always beautiful! It looks like you have so much fun with Al, he must be a really great pal!!!
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Comment by Geri & Sidney on July 6, 2011 at 4:07pm
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John, spectacular as always. I really do enjoy your posts and photos. You are a talented photographer, for sure. I especailly liked the sunset photo and the flower close-up.
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Comment by Rebecca Marie O'Bryan on July 6, 2011 at 2:08pm
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i just love all the pics u take! very breath taking
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