Requisite pre-hike trailhead shot

Climbing up towards Missouri Lakes and our first night's camp

Altitude Adjustment

After we picked our first night's campsite, Russell found the most comfortable rock around and took a nice little nap! That first day can always be a little rough for out of staters!

Missouri Lakes Sunrise

Glowing Missouri Lake at sunrise

Ascending Missouri Pass on the second morning. Our campsite from the first morning can be seen below

Hugo hiking through Cross Creek Valley

Treasure Vault Lake and abundant wildflowers

Ascending to Fancy Pass

Looking back across Cross Creek Valley near Fancy Pass

Happiness (and a cold beer) atop Fancy Pass

Looking down at Fancy Lake

Hugo enjoying some ramen at the second night's campsite near Fancy Lake

Backpacking is never complete without at least one Polar Bear swim!