To cut off 8 miles of valley forest we took the tour boat the length of Two Medicine Lake, and headed up the fine trail to Dawson Pass, on the Continental Divide in Montana’s Glacier National Park.

Mountain sheep and moon at Dawson Pass

We saw 7 sheep in mother/young groups. This ewe stood guard in her airy perch, with the moon and brilliant blue sky as backdrop.

View back to Two Medicine Lake

Upon reaching the treeline we were able to look back to Two Medicine Lake and out to the prairie beyond.

Mount Helen

Our target was Mount Helen, elevation 8,600 feet, following the easy summit ridge from the pass.

Upper Two Medicine Lake

From the top we looked straight down at Upper Two Medicine Lake.

Summit of Mt. Helen

Four summited. It was quite windy on top. Flinch Peak stands in the background. We were back at the boat dock for the 5:15 cruise back to camp.

Participants: Carolyn, Joyce, Gerry, Jeanne and Carl, coordinator and scribe.