Swan Mountains backpack

In mid July, Jolie and I did a short backpack trip along the Alpine trail in the Swan Mountains (Montana). We saw a LOT of glacier lilies and had planned to get to Trinkus Lake about 20 miles from our starting point, Napa Ridge. However, when you see lots of glacier lilies their is often snow nearby...

... the snow doesnt look to bad here but a bunch of it was right on the trail

As was this snow bank

More snow and a cool double snow bridge near our first camp

and more snow. But the views were beautiful all along the trail..

Great views on way to our second camp

Crevice Lake - our second camp was beautiful but was very windy too.

Morning at Crevice Lake

The wind died down and we had some warm moments - lunch above Gildard Lake. Jolie thought I needed painted toenails for this trip ... hmmmm

One of the more spectacular views

View of Swan Mountain from our third and last camp.

Jolie enjoying coffee and the first sunny and warm morning of the trip.