Skyline Divide — Friday, Jul. 26, 2002

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Trail in pretty good condition, bit of mud, no snow to speak of until reaching the ridge at 5900 ft. 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 year olds were able to walk it comfortably, aided by steady supply of m&ms. Bugs were active but were kept at bay by deet. Beautiful flowers. Found nice snow-free site next to snowfield, spent the rest of sat waiting for the fog to lift, and were rewarded with beautiful sunset and to-die-for views of baker and shuksan. hiked out in drizzle the next morning.