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With the elevation changes, some sections were pretty austere.
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This is the 'snout' of the Winthrop Glacier, with a huge volume of water rushing out from it. The rocks on top are from rockfall as it coursed down the mountain.
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This river had cut a huge gash through the rock.
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Two other hikers had just taken a dip in this... brrrr!
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Glen heading downhill.
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Some portions of the trail reminded us of Hawaii.
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We never got tired of the wildflowers.
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Glen enjoying a quick dip in one of the Golden Lakes, a welcome respite after the climb out of Mowich River. This lake was unique because it had a black coarse sand bottom.
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A nice fat marmot.
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A skinny Henry drinks his morning liter of coffee.
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