Cascade Pass

So this is Cascade Pass. This was a hike that we did the day after 4th of July (otherwise known as the 5th of July). We got as early a start as we could after a long day of sun and festivities at gasworks park for the fourth. *Sidenote: after living in Boston for 5 years I never once spent fourth of July in Boston and never once saw the Boston fireworks....crazy. But the Seattle fireworks exceeded my greatest expectations* Anyway, the drive up to Cascade Pass was about 3 hours and got more and more amazing the further we drove. Eventually you get onto this dirt road that goes for about 20 miles and ends at the trailhead. The hike up to actual pass was 3.7 miles and then you can pick from a few different trails once you get there, so we went up the Sahale Arm just far enough to get an even more ridiculous view. I felt like I was hiking in the Alps or something, all the surrounding mountains (and there were plenty) were still snow covered but spring had brought out a lot of rock on them too, so to see the whole range was just amazing.

This shot was the trail up, almost to the pass. If you have good eyes you can see Shadle....hes the Bavarian looking dude


This is at the pass..


This is the view from the Sahale Arm.

Mmmmm colors...


This is Alicia and Corey coming over the ridge. Something about this picture is just screams 'Sound of Music' and Von Trapp family. :)


There was this natural lake nestled in the mountains that was unbelievable. It looked slightly chilly..


And here is me and Alicia


This was an absolutely incredible, refreshing day of breathtaking views and lovely people. We had so much fun and it was just what I wanted.