This year for our annual backpacking trip we spent a week in North Cascades National Park. Our route took us through the northern section of the park, down the Chilliwack Valley, up to Whatcom Pass and along the Copper Ridge.
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Map of the route
Billy
On the way up to Hannegan Peak
A beautiful trail leads us above the trees
Looking back towards glaciated peaks
The first glimpse of Mt. Shuksan and the Nooksack Ridge
Hiking up Copper Ridge
Looking back over the Chilliwack Valley
Looking down the other side of Whatcom pass
Whatcom Peak
Climbing around on an arm of Whatcom Peak
Heading out towards Challenger Glacier
Challenger Glacier.
A mushroom that looks straight out of a Nintendo game
Andrew enjoying a snack at camp
Phil
Dark clouds move past as we come up to Whatcom Pass
Mountain views!
Heading down from Hannegan Peak
Mt. Shuksan and Mt. Baker from the top of Hannegan Peak
Break time
So much to photograph
Phil heading up the trail
Taking a dive into the lake
Hanging out at Copper Lake
Admiring the view
Whatcom Peak and Challenger Glacier from camp at Copper Lake
Sunrise over the ridge
Alpine lake reflections
Copper lake in the morning as we depart camp
An old USFS fire lookout on Copper Ridge
So peaceful
Mt Shuksan and Mt Baker towering above as we head back.
