Janus Lake, after blessedly descending from the snowline. My hands got so cold at one point that morning that they clawed up and I couldn't open my fingers wide enough to even grasp my water bottle. I'll write more about that in detail when I get the chance.


Lucky lucky lucky to have made it down and known what to do to stave off serious hypothermia. In a way, The Eagles' Hotel California saved my life. Again, details when I can get to them.


One of my saviours and his two gorgeous dogs. And a beer. Oh man, this was the best ride into town EVER. THANK YOU.


Arriving at the Dinsmore's River Haven in Skykomish, WA I was presented with a huge plate of blueberry pancakes and sausages to get warm with. This place is famous among hikers and for good reason. Even though I was the only hiker staying with them, I emmediately was welcomes as one of the family. Wonderful people, these two.