I originally wanted to do a solo hike to Hidden Lake this weekend. Then on Friday night, I got a text from some buddies asking if I’d want to hike to Ptarmigan Ridge.

I’m really glad I went.

I also decided to bring the 24-70mm zoom w/ a circular polarizer, along with my regular hiking lens. It was fun to see how the photos turned out.

Mt Baker from Artist Point!

Mt Shuksan in some haze…

After passing the Chain Lakes turnoff, we were greeted with this luminous valley

Mt Shuksan was basking in some later afternoon light

We saw goats! This was the FIRST time I’ve seen goats on a hike…

Mt Baker

On the way back, we realized there was a small lake and some nice campsites

Stompin’ around

It was was perfect day for this wonderful hike. I’m puzzled why I haven’t done any summer hikes around Mt Baker until now.