David Kerruish
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09/29/2018
Welcome Pass Trailhead.
David Kerruish
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09/29/2018
The early portion of the trail follows an old forestry road before starting a rapid ascent.
David Kerruish
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During the wet season, fungi abounds along the early parts of the trail.
David Kerruish
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Looking out to Mount Shuksan and the Nooksack North Fork from one of the clearings on the steep climb to the pass.
David Kerruish
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Toward the top of the trail the switchbacks end and the gradient eases.
David Kerruish
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Welcome Pass. The High Divide follows the ridge west (left) to Excelsior Peak, and a rough trail heads right toward Welcome Peak.
David Kerruish
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In fall, the alpine trail from Welcome Pass up to the Peak is awash with color.
David Kerruish
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Once you are out of the forest and into the alpine, sweeping views across the Mount Baker open up.
David Kerruish
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The final stretch to Welcome Peak offers a delightful mix of color and contours.
David Kerruish
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At times it can feel like you're walking on top of the world.
David Kerruish
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Mount Shuksan from the peak.
David Kerruish
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Peering out to Shuksan and the valley below. The elevation gain to this point is nearly 3,500 feet.
David Kerruish
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Vibrant views down to Welcome Pass and Mount Baker across the valley.
David Kerruish
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The fiery fall colors on display as you look back at Welcome Pass (right) and the peak (left).
David Kerruish
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The colors and alpine tarns continue along the High Divide trail, which links Welcome Pass with the Excelsior Pass Trail.
David Kerruish
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09/29/2018
One last view of Mount Shuksan as a storm approaches.