We didn't have any plans to hike to the lake, but I convinced Patti that we should make an effort to see the avalanche after we visited Florence Falls. Seeing the aftermath of an avalanche is awesome and I wanted to see another one.
Patti was concerned hiking so far would make a very long day. Patti understandably doesn't like to hike on a trail after dark, or drive back home over the mountains after dark as it is so tiring to watch for deer when driving in the mountains.
We made a plan to turn around at 5 pm wherever we were located. Then we boogied up the trail. On and on we went on a trail that seemed to get longer.
But we reached the avalanche site with more than 15 minutes to spare.
This is Heavy Runner Mountain.
Heavy Runner Mountain with Going-to-the-Sun Mountain behind it.
Citadel Mountain with Dusty Star Mountain behind it.
Mt Logan. Jackson Glacier.
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| Jackson Glacier |
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| Mt Jackson. |
Here are photos of the destruction from the avalanche. The avalanche occurred perhaps a quarter mile from Gunsight Lake.
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| Where the avalanche blocked the trail. |
We climbed up on top of the avalanche to see how wide it was. Even though this was the end of June the snow was hard and looked like it would remain much of the Summer. The snow you seen earlier is all under the tree debris.
The second photo also shows Gunsight Pass in the background.
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| On the trail we found lots of fresh bear? poop on our way back to the car. |
When we were a half mile from the trail head I came across this deer. Look at the glowing eye. This deer is possessed!
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