This was day 2 of our Labor Day weekend backpacking trip. Spent the night at Kelly Camp the day before. After breakfast in the morning (the critter bag I hung made it through the night), we loaded up our day pack with water and snacks and off we went!

Headed down to Icehouse Saddle from Kelly Camp for a quick break, then made our way through Cucamonga Peak trail. The sun was in full effect, but we still had pockets of shade throughout. My favorite part is reaching the minor saddle and feeling the cool breeze in the shade as we took a break before the steep ascent full of endless switchbacks.

Another beautiful view at the top with heavy cloud cover still. Took it all in for a good chunk of time (also to help is recover) then made our way back fo camp for lunch!