Cloudy with snow-covered peaks last Halloween; pouring rain this one as Washington doing what it does best. #columbiapeak #kyespeak #frogmountain #pnw #fallhikes #onehikeaweek

Repent. Rejoice. Rinse and Repeat.

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Columbia Peak, Cadet Peak, Monte Cristo Peak, and Kyes Peak dominate the skyline in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness from Bear Mountain.

The North Fork Skykomish River winds through the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness, with Storm Ridge and Excelsior Mountain visible in the distance.

Mount Baker looms in the distance to the north between Silver Tip Peak (left), Sheep Mountain, and Twin Peaks.

A view of Bear Mountain's main gully and the North Fork Skykomish River meandering through the valley floor.

Last month's escapade along the North Fork Skykomish River.

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The fleeting glimpse of Kyes Peak, framed by a 90-degree opening, was all the vista I craved from this vantage point.

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A black Labrador rests on a rocky outcrop overlooking two vibrant, shimmering blue lakes nestled in the serene basin below.

Stop and smell the rocks.

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First sighting of Twin Lakes from below Columbia Peak in Henry M. Jackson Wilderness

Ridge view of Twin Lakes from below Columbia Peak in Henry M. Jackson Wilderness with Hubbart Peak in the background

Misty Twin Lakes from the summit of Columbia Peak in Henry M. Jackson Wilderness

Near sunset view from camp by Upper Twin Lake with Hubbart Peak in Henry M. Jackson Wilderness

The moods of Twin Lakes.
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