castle peak

What a way to end! An absolute gorgeous day (cold but sunny, though windy at the summit). Lots of snow, but mostly packed and easy

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