Republished from the WTA website here.
Climbed Buck Mountain via High Pass route, a long winding 16-ish mile approach with some incredible views. Main takeaways:
- Hiking boots probably fine
- Never needed ice axe or traction
- Many water sources along trail
Parts of the trail were indistinguishable from the enchantments, with light-colored granite slabs towering over pristine alpine lakes. Great views of Glacier Peak, Clark Mountain (with the Walrus Glacier!), Luahna Peak, Bonanza Peak, Dome Peak, Copper/Fernow/7-Fingered Jack/Maude, Buck Mountain itself, and many other peaks which would be notable in less star-studded topography. Wildflowers were out in force, especially lupines. You will see marmots, pikas, mountain goats, and a golden eagle or two.
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