The mountains are calling and I must go.

A beautiful morning for a hike. 

Part 1 of 2.

Lucas: I'm ready! 

Dogs allowed but keep on leash or under voice control.

Desolation Wilderness: 63,960 acres of subalpine and alpine forests,

granitic peaks, and glacially-formed valleys and lakes.

Raging waterfall out of Avalanche Lake.

From this vantage point looking up at the waterfall, 

elevation is approximately 6,600 feet.

It was also surprisingly warm yet comfortable.

Stepping off the main trail, we found lots of shade and 

creeks to rest & cool off the dogs.

Water temperatures were frigid cold!

BCs waiting for me on the smooth granite rock trail.

Saw a lot of this -

 Josey and Lucas running up to find me,

Are you coming? Hurry up! Come on!

(Note: Photos taken with a BlackBerry. Not bad. Not great. It worked.)