The approach in the creek was even worse than what i remembered from a previous trip In that occasion we followed the right hand branch of the left fork, this time water was flowing down the smooth slabs making it a bit slipery, most of the group chose to bushwhack up the left bank.Once clear of the trees it's a steep hike up to the pass, braving the strong and cold wind we all made it to the summit ,after time to eat and pic taking we retraced our steps without incident. Thanks to all theParticipants: ArnoldPhotos,Jeannette,Harold,Evan,Katrin,Michael,KrystynaPhotos,David.for an excellent day Francisco C/S

Krystyna on the creek

Steep slog to the col

The Orphan

The Orphan's true summit

Away from the wind

Our group