Soap Creek Meadows

Looking up Soap Creek to the North Sister

Escaping the continuing heat, I hiked up to Soap Creek Meadows (7000').  I was also successful in escaping the Fourth of July weekend crowds, had the place to ourselves for two wonderful nights.  When I originally planned this hike, back in the spring, I was skeptical that it would be possible this early in the season, but climate change is making all sorts of things possible these days.  Nevertheless, it was a great trip.

 

Indian Paintbrush

Rapidly Disappearing Thayer Glacier and Unnamed Lake

Verdant Meadows Below North Sister