Hike to Montgomery Pass and beyond

April 27, 2014

First tundra hike of the season.. Montgomery pass and beyond. Elevation: 11,560 feet.
Some friends from the office planned this trip a few weeks ago. Infact they have planned such trips for the whole season.
This being the first one, was a relatively easy one (Note the word "relatively" because it was not easy at all. Haha). One way, the hike was 3.2 miles. Out of 3.2 miles, 2 miles (upto the tree line) we had to snowshoe. There is still a ton of snow up there.
The views were breathtaking. I managed to take a few pictures while keeping up with the group.
By the time I reached home, I was sore waist down. I hope I'd be in the condition to go to the office tomorrow ;)

It was nice and warm when we started

"Not so soft" snow made it a bit easy to snowshoe

We all took our first break here

And then finally, I was about to cross the tree line

Beautiful beautiful views

Montgomery pass.

Half way through

The wind was blowing too fast. I could not stand here

Clark peak in the far background

It feels wonderful to be above the tree line.

Some nice orange lichen

360 degree panorama from Montgomery pass

It was a bliss to stand there and watch these mountains

Another broader view of last photo

Still some snow left up there.

Those clouds made different shapes on the mountains far away

On our way back, weather was starting to change its mood

Thanks to Tom who made everything possible :)

There we had to go...

Final group photo on our way back

Ankit Agrawal

Delightful pictures !!
I feel the fresh cool air and warm tingling sunlight as I read your blog !!
Thanks for sharing the awesome experience !!

Whenever you find time, do share info on the gear you use,
like the snowshoes, walking-stick etc...:)

Hike to Montgomery Pass and beyond

Ankit Agrawal

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