2008.8.17. Skyline Divide. All the elevation gain was in the first 2 miles. Not steep, but the hot weather makes it hard. Once reach the ridge, it's time to wander and soak in a 360 degree view: to the east Baker and Shuksan are most prominent, Twin Sisters to the south, Cheam Range in Canada and mountains on Vancouver Island. Flowers are in peak, mostly white and blue, some yellow, covering some slopes. Still some small patches of snow. Otherwise, dry. A couple of rain drops menaced an upcoming foul weather, but the rain never developed.A long drive: 2.7 hrs. Almost 13 miles on gravel, where I had an accident 2 years ago. This time, I forgot my book in the bathroom of a gas station, and had to turn back, which wasted at least 15 minutes.
