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Glimpse of the Valley

View of the Delta River Valley before heading into alder thicket.

Tucked Away

This tiny drainage provided some relief from the alder bushwacking near the base of Rainbow Ridge.

Ferns on the Talus

Rainbow Ridge

Some wildflowers in the talus field.

Delta River

Light poking through the clouds on the Delta River.

Moss Campion

Moss Campion and Mountain Avens on Rainbow Ridge in the Alaska Range

Lupins

I kept expecting the hillside to start leveling off. However, it just gets steeper and steeper as I gain exposure on my way up. The lupins were pretty.

Goofball

I'm not sure what was going on with my helmet. I guess it didn't want to play well with my hat. On my way up Rainbow Ridge.

Rocky Basin

Nearing the top of Rainbow Ridge the landscape starts to change. There had been a good amount of snowfall the previous week.

Rainbow Mountain

Up on the saddle. Next time when there's less snow I'll hit the top. I don't love walking on loose talus covered by a few inches of snow.

Rainbow Ridge Landscape

I waited around a while for the light to hit this scene just right, but this was the best I got. Plus, it kept snowing on me and the cold wind was annoying.