A quick check of the blog and I realized it’s been 4 years since I visited Lake Thirty-Three. It’s one of the most beautiful lakes in the area but has always been a tough get. Scott, Tom, Riley and I headed out early today knowing the threat of afternoon thunderstorms could turn us back. With all the blow-down this year, it’s even that much tougher! Oh, more bear grass blooms, might as well get used to that this year!
As we get to the head wall rock climb, some of Scott’s friends caught and passed us despite our head start. Oh to be young again!
The predicted afternoon thunderstorms actually turned into drippy morning showers. We were all pretty wet as we hit the saddle.
Despite the sputtering motor, Scotty still manages to keep Tom and I breathing hard.
Taking in the sights at the top of the world.
We all can’t decide if we should keep going down to the lake or turn back before the real rain starts.
We head down to the lake of course!
I love the infinity edge on the far side of this lake.
After a few minutes at the rock peninsula and a full on assault from the mosquitoes, we head back over and cross the crack on our way home.
As we reach the end of the lake to start our climb the sun comes out…… is that a good thing or bad as sun usually means thunderstorm to follow.
Chugging our way back to the saddle.
Riley and Homer wonder why we are taking so long.
More bear grass!
I think that this snag has been shot by me a few times before…. well maybe not this one as there are many to choose from.
Headed back down the other side, I was having quite a time keeping up with the two mountain goats.
I could have taken this type of photo at about 50 spots along the way.
One final image of Beaverdam Peak. This angle always gives that peak its best side. I might remind my friend Michael who has climbed thousands of peaks in Idaho……. This one is still on your “to do list”!
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