With the pass closing for the season, Wolverine Whisperer and I returned to the top to hike a loop that simmered in the back of my mind all summer long. The one I began but didn’t quite have time to finish a mere two weeks before our attempt to beat the gate closure.

I met a new friend while hiking to Timberline in a snow storm mid-June this past summer. He came back up to enjoy Fall hiking with his family and indulged me in sneaking in a long hike to the most picturesque lake. As promised I’m sharing the fun foray into my pseudo-guiding experience, which I hope this homage matches their graciousness for such an incredible day of hiking. Enjoy the views!

The forecast called for a cozy, rainy weekend. I responded happily by planning to curl up to read all afternoon in a new to me coffee shop. What transpired? Sunshine.