The Rhododendron were in full bloom at the start the hike.

Indian Paintbrush

Snowcatchers

Soon the snow started sticking to the ground!

Michael, Duncan, Cherie', Cebe and Kayla.

Phlox

Running the ridge to Welch Peak

Snow dotting the image

Fleck's Violet and rain soaked orange lichen

Kayla, with the pack cover that can be seen from outer space!

The ridge to the summit was very rocky

Duncan, on a route finding mission.

Summit Shot!

Mike, Kayla, Cebe, Michael, top half of Duncan's head, and Cherie'

Nature at its finest!

The foggy trail to the summit of Mt. Townsend

The scenery below the cloud layer.

It was a wet day!

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