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rodman's GPS route for our trip to Big Snow Mtn.
rodman's GPS route for our trip to Big Snow Mtn.
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After hiking 1.5 miles of unmaintained trail we reached Lower Hardscrabble Lake (4059') and were treated to a reflection of Hardscrabble Dome in the lake.
After hiking 1.5 miles of unmaintained trail we reached Lower Hardscrabble Lake (4059') and were treated to a reflection of Hardscrabble Dome in the lake.
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Mt. Thompson from the far end of Lower Hardscrabble Lake.
Mt. Thompson from the far end of Lower Hardscrabble Lake.
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rodman leads us through the trees on the half-mile hike up to Upper Hardscrabble Lake (4598').
rodman leads us through the trees on the half-mile hike up to Upper Hardscrabble Lake (4598').
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A few hundred feet above Upper Hardscrabble, we are heading for Gold Pass.
A few hundred feet above Upper Hardscrabble, we are heading for Gold Pass.
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Every step up towards Gold Pass provides better views of Overcoat Peak, Chimney Rock, and Lemah Mtn... Upper Hardscrabble Lake is at the bottom of the photo.
Every step up towards Gold Pass provides better views of Overcoat Peak, Chimney Rock, and Lemah Mtn... Upper Hardscrabble Lake is at the bottom of the photo.
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larman and rodman are almost at Gold Pass.
larman and rodman are almost at Gold Pass.
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From Gold Pass (5800') we see Malachite Peak, Camp Robber Peak, Wild Goat Peak and part of Gold Lake.
From Gold Pass (5800') we see Malachite Peak, Camp Robber Peak, Wild Goat Peak and part of Gold Lake.
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Leaving Gold Pass and heading for the football field we look back and see two of the three summits of Summit Chief Mtn.
Leaving Gold Pass and heading for the football field we look back and see two of the three summits of Summit Chief Mtn.
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Still climbing from Gold Pass... we get views of Mt. Daniel, Bears Breast Mtn, and all 3 summits of Summit Chief Mtn.
Still climbing from Gold Pass... we get views of Mt. Daniel, Bears Breast Mtn, and all 3 summits of Summit Chief Mtn.
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Mt. Thompson
Mt. Thompson
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Big Snow Mtn... plenty of walking left to get there.
Big Snow Mtn... plenty of walking left to get there.
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Malachite Peak, Glacier Peak, Camp Robber Peak, Tourmaline Peak, Wild Goat Peak, and Gold Lake.
Malachite Peak, Glacier Peak, Camp Robber Peak, Tourmaline Peak, Wild Goat Peak, and Gold Lake.
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rodman is making the steps for us as we reel in Big Snow Mtn.
rodman is making the steps for us as we reel in Big Snow Mtn.
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Looking over to Mt. Hinman, Mt. Daniel, and Bears Breast Mtn.
Looking over to Mt. Hinman, Mt. Daniel, and Bears Breast Mtn.
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Bears Breast Mtn. and Summit Chief Mtn.
Bears Breast Mtn. and Summit Chief Mtn.
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Lower Hardscrabble Lake is 2000 feet below us.
Lower Hardscrabble Lake is 2000 feet below us.
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Getting closer to the Big Snow summit.
Getting closer to the Big Snow summit.
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Getting seriously closer to the Big Snow summit.
Getting seriously closer to the Big Snow summit.
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Hey... that's larman and me on the Big Snow Mtn summit (6680').
Hey... that's larman and me on the Big Snow Mtn summit (6680').
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A panorama shot from the Big Snow summit... Mt. Hinman and Mt. Daniel on the left to Mt. Rainier on the right.
A panorama shot from the Big Snow summit... Mt. Hinman and Mt. Daniel on the left to Mt. Rainier on the right.
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A panorama shot from the Big Snow summit of Summit Chief Mtn, Overcoat Peak, Chimney Rock and Lemah Mtn.
A panorama shot from the Big Snow summit of Summit Chief Mtn, Overcoat Peak, Chimney Rock and Lemah Mtn.
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A close-up of Mt. Rainier behind Mt. Snoqualmie.
A close-up of Mt. Rainier behind Mt. Snoqualmie.
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A close-up of Bryant Peak, Chair Peak, Kaleetan Peak and Mt. Roosevelt.
A close-up of Bryant Peak, Chair Peak, Kaleetan Peak and Mt. Roosevelt.
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Lake Dorothy with Mt. Baker in the distance.
Lake Dorothy with Mt. Baker in the distance.
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A close-up of Glacier Peak with Malachite Peak in the foreground.
A close-up of Glacier Peak with Malachite Peak in the foreground.
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A close-up of Summit Chief Mtn.
A close-up of Summit Chief Mtn.
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A close-up of Overcoat Peak and Chimney Rock.
A close-up of Overcoat Peak and Chimney Rock.
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A close-up of Lemah Mtn.
A close-up of Lemah Mtn.
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Hinman, Daniel, Bears Breast, and Summit Chief.
Hinman, Daniel, Bears Breast, and Summit Chief.
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Time to leave the Big Snow summit.
Time to leave the Big Snow summit.
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Big Snow Mtn summit.
Big Snow Mtn summit.
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Around this corner it gets a little airy... Glacier Peak in the distance.
Around this corner it gets a little airy... Glacier Peak in the distance.
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A slip here could lead to a dip in Big Snow Lake.
A slip here could lead to a dip in Big Snow Lake.
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Heading back to Gold Pass from the Big Snow summit.
Heading back to Gold Pass from the Big Snow summit.
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rodman finds a nice view point on a very limited supply of rock.
rodman finds a nice view point on a very limited supply of rock.
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larman can see Gold Pass in the center of the photo.
larman can see Gold Pass in the center of the photo.
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larman and rodman are nearing Gold Pass... Summit Chief Mtn is beyond.
larman and rodman are nearing Gold Pass... Summit Chief Mtn is beyond.
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rodman plunge-steps down from Gold Pass on the way to Upper Hardscrabble Lake.
rodman plunge-steps down from Gold Pass on the way to Upper Hardscrabble Lake.
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Big Snow Mtn... taken between Upper and Lower Hardscrabble Lakes.
Big Snow Mtn... taken between Upper and Lower Hardscrabble Lakes.
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