Kachess Ridge

 

I went east looking for sun and climbed Kachess Ridge.  This time I was successful.  The initial hike is steep but it was pleasant walking through the trees with the dappled light.  The  trail runs along Silver Creek and has a cool breeze and is shaded beneath the trees.

 

The trail leveled off and was a pleasant 3/4 mile walk through a hanging valley and then I ran into the snow.  Not wishing to spend another hike mucking through the snow, I headed straight up the ridge and broke out of the trees into a series of meadows. I don’t recommend this unless you know elevation and how far above you a ridge is.  I always have my trusty altimeter.

I kept going until I topped out on a shoulder overlooking Easton

 

 

  The ridge was covered with flowers and succulents

A short nap in the sun and then a pleasant downhill walk along silver creek

 

 

Photos of Kachess Ridge