As we headed our way to the end of the Titcomb Basin Valley, we came over a ridge and had this huge panaromic view of these mountains with a lake in the foreground.

One thing we were not short of were lakes as we hiked through these mountain ranges. This was good for us as we did not have to carry full loads of water as we hiked.

This was one of a few pictures were we saw the low clouds nested up against the 12K peaks.

Almost in my full rain gear. Really didn't want to put my rain pants on since we were continuing to hike. I was already pretty sweaty under all this gear. One thing I do know is my pack cover works well keeping everything dry.

This is Borum Lake. Even with the overcast skies you can see the mirror reflection of the trees in the lake. We did not have our maps handy, so we thought we were close to our destination of Summit Lake, but we were far from it.

I only had my small waterproof camera out, so this is the other side of Borum Lake. The rock islands are really cool in the middle of the lake.

Are we in Yellowstone? Looks like steam or smoke coming up behind this lake, but these are just low clouds coming out of the valley.

Where it looks like the landscape drops down at the center of this picture is our first two miles of downhill tomorrow, before some brutal climbing. For tonight we are going to camp out in the open here. Looking forward to seeing all the stars tonight with no trees in the way.

First of a few pictures of our campsite and all our gear sitting out. When we got to Summit Lake, the rain stopped and we actually got some sun for an hour or so and it dried up everything.

Another look at our campsite from a different direction. Really love camping in these wide open areas. Only problem is that we are exposed to any rain and wind, but this night was perfect, a little chilly though.

Another angle of the campsite with the looming dark clouds, fortunately for us they stayed where they were and blew right by us.

As you can see, it got a little chilly after dinner with the sun down and a slight breeze going. This down jacket is extremely light weight and packs down real small, but it really does keep you warm. One of the best peices of equipment, other then my 2.5" sleeping pad.

Sunset in the open meadow at 10,800 ft.

The next morning, Summit Lake beautiful as we headed out for the day.

Our last look at the meadow and surrounding range as we begin our two mile descent.

Looking down the valley, back below the tree line. In one of those valleys to the right we will turn around and head back up.

No pictures between the descent and then right back up. As we start breaking through the tree line on the way back up, we come across this boulder avalance. Little did we know that most of the rest of the route will take us through some really serious rocky trails.

I was pretty happy to see the first climb of the day was not big deal, but I certainly did not expect what was around the corner. Good think I got this picture before we turned the corner.

We came across this little lake, where some horse riders were hanging out for lunch. Really beautiful with the mountain ranges in the background.

At the lake before, this is a view on the other side. Most of the valleys we went through were surrounding by these majestic peaks.

This is looking down the valley we just climbed up.