Granite Mtn

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Flaming colors of autumn.
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Storm clouds gather along the colorful ridgline.
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In a few hours, the suns rays are replaced with snow flurries.
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On the summit, the temperature drops and snow begins to accumulate.
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Fall becomes winter, and the sun fights to return.
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Even with a covering of snow, the autum color still struggles to show.
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Trees gently covered in a topping of snow.
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As I descend from the top, the temperature rises and snows begin to melt.
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Autumn hues cover the ground like colorful blanket.
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The sun beams ignite the leaves in brilliant color.
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Deep reds, oranges, greens and gray create a symphony of color.
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The storm is beaten today, as the sunshine melts the clouds.
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Fall colors emerge from the cover of summer.
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At the top of the hill, the lookout can be seen, marking the summit of Granite Mtn.
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At a switchback in the trail, I find views of Kaleetan, Chair and Snoqualmie.
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Trillium --
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Note that this is a different season than the previous image! Here, Chris leads the final push along the corniced ridge, to the top of Granite.
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Kaleetan, Chair and Snoqualmie Mtn again, this tiem, in winter and in black and white.
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Ahhh - a nice winter/spring climb. I'm at the top of Granite Mtn.
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Chris C at Granite's summit
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Looking southeast, with Silver Peak in the background, on the summit of Granite.
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