We went for a hike on the Crater Ditch Trail with our friend Connie and her friend Wendi, taking Daffy with us. The trail we took takes you to the summit of Broken Top which we can see from our house.
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| Daffy on the trail with the creek alongside and Broken Top with Crook Glacier in the background |
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| Wendi on the trail surrounded by beauty |
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| Connie along Crater Creek |
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| Broken Top and the Crook Glacier |
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| Connie and Wendi hiking up with Ball Butte in the background |
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| Daffy's wet paw prints. Not a water dog by nature but she did great in the creek crossings! |
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| A tiny rivulet of water supports some lichen growth |
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| The scramble up to the lake, can you make out the trail on the right? |
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| Daffy, the Glacier Dog! |
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| The beautiful unnamed moraine lake |
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| 3 Finger Jack, Mt Washington, Mt Jefferson in the clouds, and faintly Mt Hood |
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| The Three Sisters (Charity, Hope, and Faith) |
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| photographing the photographer |
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| view of the lake from the summit |
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| Lunch time at the top with Jim, Daffy, Wendi, and Connie |
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| (photo courtesy of Connie) |
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| Jim and Connie at the top |
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| ...be careful up there!! |
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| The snow wall on the right still looks 'ski-able' |
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| Mt Bachelor in the middle distance |
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| On top of the world |
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| a few wildflowers left |
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| Connie and Wendi |
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| Connie and Wendi on the descent |
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| waving from below.... hello up there! (photo courtesy of Connie) |
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| Broken Hand |
It was a long day out but a beautiful hike in such a lovely area with wonderful company!
We are so glad we met Wendi (she is a pet sitter here in Bend! A good person to know :) )
Hope to hike again soon with them.
