Bistort…and a little demon caught on camera.
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- Looking north to Mt. Freemont, en route to the lookout.
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- Brian sits atop the lookout taking in some spectacular vistas.
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- Rangers, along with the great views, have everything they need for an extended stay in the lookout.
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- Looking into Freemont basin.
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- Even on a calm day the winds at the lookout are remarkably strong and have taken the roof off many times.
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- At the highest point of the ridge, Brian poses with Rainier.
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- Snow exists throughout August and sometimes September in some areas around Sunrise. The skiing opportunities are numerous, however, the road to Sunrise doesn’t always open in time.
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- Mountain goat tracks mark the upper slopes.
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- Scarlet Paintbrush and Black Alpine Sedge accent this alpine tarn.
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- Brian scrambles up Mt. Freemont proper.
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- Mt. Freemont proper and beyond.
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- Finally, our mountain friend makes his appearance, a good distance away from us.
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- Author and brother take advantage of a good view.
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- Looking into the White River valley.
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- Rainier becomes shrouded by clouds.
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- Sunrise area.
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- Brian at Shadow Lake.
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- Wildflowers lined the trails.
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- Chipmunk.
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- Magenta Paintbrush.
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- Magenta Paintbrush.
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- Sitka Valerian.
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- Arnica.
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- Mountain Daisy.
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- Lupine.
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- Pink Heather.
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- Bistort…and a little demon caught on camera.
