 We set up base camp near shoe box falls |
 in the morning, we hike to the New Russia Trail head |
 we climb in beautiful foliage |
 and get great views |
 a trail marker disappearing |
 as we approach Bald Peak, the cloud level nears |
 pausing for lunch out of the wind |
 view of the valley of orange |
 nearing treeline brought thick frost |
 we make it to Lake Mary Louise |
 last blueberries of the season |
 lots of color |
 above treeline |
 we make it to Rocky Peak Ridge |
 and descend through the light snow |
 over to Giant |
 we rest, then descend |
 eventually dropping below the clouds |
 a hollow tree |
 Giant's washbowl |
 last lookout |
 descending through brillant colors |
 view from camp in the morning: a frosted Dix |
 we decend for a peek at the beaver dams |
 we climb the Jay ridge, getting views to the west |
 Whiteface in the clouds |
 clouds along the Jay ridge |
 but lots of great rock along the ridge |
 the ridge to the west |
 a view of one of the main peaks |
 outcrop with awesome 360 views |
 we wandered to find the "real" Jay |
 and have some lunch |
 we retrace our steps in glorious sunshine |
 a scramble |
 more views |
 more scrambles |
 and views |
 we don't want to leave |
 but we descend through yellow |
 and take a shortcut to the interstate |