Indian Bar - Summerland Traverse — Friday, Aug. 7, 2020

Did an overnight from Fryingpan Creek Trailhead over Panhandle Gap to Box Canyon, with a stay at Indian Bar.  Good weather for the first day with lovely views between Summerland and Indian Bar.  While snow is present over the gap and through Ohanapecosh Park, nothing that is difficult to cross, especially with hiking poles.  Wildflowers were booming both North and South of Indian Bar, a bit subdued around Summerland.  Marmots are very active around the pass and, although we heard of bear activity, we didn't encounter any signs.  Only bugs were on the way down for about 1000 feet above Nickel Creek.  Otherwise, surprisingly bug free.  Great time to go!