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Hike 9/5 Ptarmigan Ridge (alternate for Palisade Lakes)
Right from the parking lot, Baker was in view
Heading across the slope of Table Mountain. toward Ptarmigan Ridge
The glaciers may be shrinking, but there's plenty of ice still on Baker
Fireweed below Baker
Entering the "wilderness area"
Main trail junction--Ptarmigan Ridge goes left, Chain Lakes goes right
The first band of cumulus clouds drift into Baker
View to the southeast remained fairly clear
On Ptarmigan Ridge with Shuksan in the background
Distant hikers round the ridgetop
Having a lunch break in view of Shuksan
Note the dusting of fresh snow on the upper slopes of Shuksan
More views of Shuksan, as the billowing clouds start to become a minor concern
Darkening clouds as we return on the final mile or so of trail
Arrived at the van just as rain and hail began.
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