Summit Lake

I went hiking at Summit Lake with friends. Summit Lake is a beautiful lake near Rainier. We went swimming in the lake, which was pretty cold - probably somewhere between 50 and 55 F, depending on who you ask. We went up to the ridge above the lake for sunset, and were able to see the milky way since it was a new moon. We then walked out with our headlamps.

Rainier, reflected in Summit Lake

Above the lake

Baker off to the left, and Glacier on the right. This is the only time I've been able to see 3 volcanoes from one spot

Rainier as the sun starts to set

Friends and sunset

Puget Sound and the Olympics

Rainier getting some alpenglow

The cascades, featuring Glacier, Stuart, and the earth's shadow

Rainier, Milky Way, and Portland's light pollution. Take One

Take Two

Milky Way and a satellite

Tacoma, Seattle. Seatac's looking pretty busy!