Boulder Lake — Friday, Aug. 24, 2001

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Unmaintained trail is frequented by fishermen, fishing seemed to be good as we ""caught"" a nice trout with no line at all! (Thanks, mr. fisherman!) Plenty of coarse talus to scramble over, lost the trail fo a while crossing one rockfield. Campsites at Boulder Lake were taken (there are only a few), we hiked up to Pear Lake on the next rise. This involved a more exposed traverse that rattled the nerves of my 10-year-old son, especially on the descent. Air was hot and still all day, bugs came out in force and stayed out. More bugs, still hot and still the 2nd day. Most went for the summit of Boulder Peak, they report some greater exposures and bugs all the way to the top but stunning views make it well worth the climb.