Weather in the Cascades this time of the year is quite variable. We had some very damp days but made the best of it
Our trailer as a base camp permitted us to hunker down on the dampest time. Lots of books to read and more than enough videos to watch.
During the "better times we would grab some paddling time on the lakes.
With three of us Bobbe volunteered to be the stabilizer in the boat. I assume due to the damp weather not many people were on the lakes. It is great to have the peaceful time without power boats racing by.
During the dampest times we did some over landing to Summit Lake. The lake was mystical with fog and lite rain on the lake.
The road was not much more than a trail. The little Suzuki did well. I only had to put it in 4X4 a few times when it was very rocky and steep.
Norma Wallace was the third member of our troupe. She turned out to be a great paddler.
Norma's puffin made it to the Pacific Crest Trail during our adventure.
Weather cleared for a day and we made a dash to Waldo Lake. This was our first trip on this lake. The water color was so blue, then add the clouded coming over the cascades and fog flowing across the lake.
Sandy beaches were a premium along the south side of the lake. We were able to stop once in a while to stretch our legs. We are no longer 35 any more so legs and other parts of the body get stiff and sore quickly.
I had downloaded a few geocaches into my GPS before leaving Snowshoe Inn. We were able to find a few geocaches before the weather ran us off the lake. Lucky the wind was not bad but were concerned about being lost in fog.
It was a great trip regardless of the weather, we do not need warm sunny days to enjoy life.
