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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
It was nice and warm when we started
"Not so soft" snow made it a bit easy to snowshoe
"Not so soft" snow made it a bit easy to snowshoe
We all took our first break here
We all took our first break here
And then finally, I was about to cross the tree line
And then finally, I was about to cross the tree line
Beautiful beautiful views
Beautiful beautiful views
Montgomery pass.
Montgomery pass.
Half way through
Half way through
The wind was blowing too fast. I could not stand here
The wind was blowing too fast. I could not stand here
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Clark peak in the far background
Clark peak in the far background
It feels wonderful to be above the tree line.
It feels wonderful to be above the tree line.
Some nice orange lichen
Some nice orange lichen
360 degree panorama from Montgomery pass
360 degree panorama from Montgomery pass
It was a bliss to stand there and watch these mountains
It was a bliss to stand there and watch these mountains
Another broader view of last photo
Another broader view of last photo
Still some snow left up there.
Still some snow left up there.
Those clouds made different shapes on the mountains far away
Those clouds made different shapes on the mountains far away
On our way back, weather was starting to change its mood
On our way back, weather was starting to change its mood
Thanks to Tom who made everything possible :)
Thanks to Tom who made everything possible :)
There we had to go...
There we had to go...
Final group photo on our way back
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...:)

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