Piggy Plus - Burstall col Off-Trail hike on 24-Jul-2025

Most people do this trip for larches, so it was interesting to see it in summer. For some reason, the col has always been cool, cloudy, and windy for my visits, and this trip was no exception! Chip and I went further up the ridge for lunch while the other two stayed lower, and afterwards we went to the far viewpoint for another break (after a detour by Deb and I up the easy part of Piggy Plus' north ridge). Thanks to everyone for indulging my desire to wander and look at flowers. :)

Participants: Chip, Ingrid (coordinator), Deborah, Monica

Stream crossing

I'm still obsessed with paintbrush photos

Climbing to the col

Heading above the col for lunch

A fascinating place to explore

Arriving at the superlative viewpoint

A contrast of lush green and old snow

Coming down the rocky chute