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03/01/2014
The Wolverton Trailhead is the starting point for Pear Lake Ski Hut and other winter camping destinations.
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04/14/2012
The early section of trail is relatively flat and follows the Wolverton Ridge.
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03/01/2014
Blazes mark the trail in winter.
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A wintry forest along The Hump/Lakes Trail.
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Skinning up The Hump.
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03/01/2014
The Hump is often enshrouded in fog.
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03/05/2014
View from The Hump looking northeast. The Pear Lake Basin is in the upper right.
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04/14/2012
Dropping off The Hump toward Heather Lake.
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03/05/2014
Heather Lake.
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04/14/2012
Approaching Pear Lake Ski Hut.
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03/01/2014
Pear Lake Ski Hut (advance reservations required).
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03/01/2014
Pear Lake Ski Hut.
Welcomed warmth at the Pear Lake Ski Hut.
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03/01/2014
Pear Lake Basin.
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03/02/2014
Rugged granite ridges rise above Pear Lake.
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03/02/2014
Looking west from Pear Lake Ski Hut.
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03/05/2014
Taking the highline on the return toward The Hump.
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03/05/2014
The Hump and The Watchtower in view.
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03/05/2014
Emerald Lake Basin.
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03/05/2014
The highline cuts between Aster and Emerald Lakes and is slightly more direct.
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03/05/2014
The return route pushes back over the The Hump saddle, retracing the route of the ascent.
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03/05/2014
Bark of a western white pine (Pinus monticola).
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03/05/2014

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