We started at the reasonable hour of 10 am with a painless crossing of Storm creek thanks to low water levels and some strategically placed stepping stones. After regrouping and snack break by Running Rain lake we had to bushwhack for about half an hour before reaching the meadows and the larch forest at its best golden yellow colors. With lots of stops for pictures it took us ninety minutes from the lake to the west end of the ridge and lunch spot. Then it was an enjoyable ridgewalk with expansive views to the last bump and the descent to rejoin the main trail. Back at the cars at 3:45.

An easy crossing of Storm ck.

The upper meadows below the ridge

Starting the last and steepest climb to the ridge

All smiles

Off we go down the rocky ridge

On the way down

Group photo with the ridge at right of center

Participants: Francisco C/S, Carl, Alicja, Janice, Marietta, Clifton, Sonja, Cathy (Photos), Dana, Marianne, Deb Thanks to all for a wonderful day.