 Roadside view: the mountains beckon |
 a temporary bridge replaces a washout |
 aiming to camp in the trees |
 back to the Jeep for gear |
 setting camp at sunset |
 In the morning, a fallen branch becomes food |
 sunrise on the trail |
 Marcy Dam |
 soon the snow softens and I am breaking trail toward Lake Arnold |
 nearing the ridgeline |
 a nice view from the shoulder of Colden |
 but I still have a way to go |
 the trail goes under this rock; in fact, |
 there is so much snow on the summit, that the view over the scrub is unusually wide |
 great care is necessary descending on the steep side |
 the trail between rocks |
 descending past a snow roll |
 view from Colden Dam |
 packing in some calories |
 dripping wet boots |
 not a day for a swim |
 the cable bridge |
 a favorite waterfall on the Opalescent |
 up hill lean-to is a fine spot for lunch |
 and dry socks |
 I ascend to Lake Tear of the Clouds with Marcy in view |
 and then 4 corners |
 dead tree on the climb |
 lots of ascending |
 above treeline |
 on top |
 the ravens play |
 I have the summit to myself |
 but the other side of the mountain has clearly been a busy playground |
 parting view of Marcy |
 Indian falls view into the glaring sun |
 a bridge that has memories of a rescue |
 I make it back to Marcy Dam and tuck my head for the last miles as the sun sets |