mount ellinor

Trail is easy to follow and snow free. Bugs were a constant right from the start of the hike and bug spray didn't seem to

Tough hike – it was a bit hot. Snowfield at the end to cross but it wasn’t terrible – you can do it in regular

We got a perfect weather window for our second attempt. Hike was snowy and brought mountaineering gear to scramble up the creek, through the gully,

The entire mountain was buzzing when you stop and listen, yellowjackets the entire time from trail head to the peak. Wonderful views but definitely not

Amazing view with trail in great condition.

This was a challenging hike for a number of reasons – it was hot, smoky, and humid, plus there were lots of bees and bugs.