I haven't done an overnight back backing trip in years, but a few weekends ago I was able to sneak off with my friend Ben to a lovely hike to Lake Ann just 4.8 miles beyond the Mt. Baker ski area. Despite giant flesh eating flies and tons of mosquitoes we had a fantastic time. No cell phones, no cars, no crazy people at town hall meetings bashing a health care system that might actually get me health insurance, just us, the great outdoors and breath taking glaciers, vistas and waterfalls. Ahhh Washington in summer time.
Me with Mt. Baker looming in the background.
Ben and Mt. Baker
Lake Ann and the back side of Shuksan Arm.
Lake Ann.
