Snow Melts on the Mountain

Chinook pass was finally open after being closed all winter. It was a clear sunny day, and I couldn’t wait to get a look at Tipsoo lake and Mount Rainier.  I wasn’t even sure if the lake would be visible at all or if it was still covered with snow. But we would find out.

We got there and found gorgeous views of the mountain, but the lakes were still mostly covered with snow. Several feet of snow. We could see how deep it was because here and there patches had melted away revealing spots of grass or lake below. This, however, would end up being a very good thing.