castle peak

So glad we waited to do this hike in the snow, jk Covid happened and this was our 4th reschedule. The snow was 1-2 feet

Beautiful day and super fun trail.  Cold at the top and for most of the day.  Basin was also a highlight!

I failed to check the wind speeds and faced a very very windy day. However, still enjoyable and made for a completely empty trail. Beautiful

My first long hike with my cat! It’s was a challenge but she did it

Parking at start (by hey 80) was limited so drove truck past parking lot on dirt road to start of “hole in the ground trail”.

Weather was cold and rainy. Wind was blowing 40-45mph on the ridges and at the top. Lower elevations were comfortable. Clouds blew in across the