Eleven of us started up the Lantern Creek trail towards Picklejar Lakes on a cloudy morning. At the top of the pass between Lantern and Picklejar, there were even a few raindrops and most of us opted to put on parkas in the cool wind. (One of us even put on gloves!) However, by the time we dropped down to the lake, the weather looked like it might improve and we enjoyed the view across the lake.

Then it was across the Connector, which has become much easier to follow, and up to the pass between Picklejar and Mist. There we enjoyed a break before the steep climb up to the summit ridge.

As we went across the ridge, the flower experts gathered to admire a white shooting star.

The rest of us headed up to the summit where we sheltered on the lee side, enjoying the views and a late lunch. By the time we reached the top of the second hill heading south, the weather had turned much nicer and some of us enjoyed a short nap on the top in the sun, while others looked at the female blossoms on the larches. Then we headed down the south ridge, enjoying the views, the flowers and conversations.

With a relaxed "flower pace", the trip took about 7 hours. Thanks to Philip, Rosanne, Bill, Aldis, Arnold, Nancy, Ron, Barb, Laszlo and Sue for joining me on a very pleasant day in the mountains. Doug (C/S/P)