Carne Mountain Sister Hike
It was our annual sister bonding trip, and Jill convinced us to climb carne mountain. It was no small feat---4000 ft in 4 miles (8 miles round trip) and the summit of a 7085ft mountain as a midway reward. On our way back down we also got to see a black bear yearling (my first Washington bear sighting!). Unfortunately we scared the crap out of it and it was running as fast as its little legs could carry it AWAY from us. Which, actually given its proximity is perhaps the best way to see a bear. Still we were sorry we'd startled it so.
You can find the hike stats here...
The sisters at the trailhead
Dawn pausing on the way up to admire the view
We stopped in this valley for lunch #1
And not long after had this view of it from above
We made it to the saddle!
Dawn and I on the final assent to carne mountain
Jill and Dawn at the summit
one of the many awesome views from the summit
A great spot for the second lunch of the day
The three sisters at the summit
The trail down.
That's where we were
Jill spots the bear
Can you find it?
How 'bout now?
posted by mnlrs @ 9:46 PM
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