The 1st view is from the afternoon we arrived at Climbers Bivouac about 3800 ft. The 2nd view was our morning view as we started the hike. On our arrival at Climbers Bivouac we queried those returning from the mountain about the conditions. All mentioned clouds, wind, no visibility, and some turning back. A sudden rain storm drove us into the tent ... things were not looking good. The storm broke giving the two of us a chance to check out the trail before dark. Upon arising we were greeted with nice skies.

Just about timberline, little haze, warming up, shedding clothes.

Looking southwest. Look closely the Loowit trail crosses that lava field on the right.

Looking upward. The route goes up Monitor Ridge which lies to the left of the center knoll.

Don up ahead. Also got some low clouds.

Some really low clouds. There is no path, just route markers

Okay so maybe there is a path here - somewhere.

Don actually has a grin. Could it be the blue sky or the fact that the summit is just ahead?

I must be getting desperate with no flowers to photograph. But the summit is closer.

The 5 sticks above the stooped hikers are on the rim. Somewhere along the trail we added clothing. It got chilly. Way down the mountain were 3 teens in t-shirts, shorts, and tennies. They were a sorry looking group.

Well, it was really cloudy on top. I had about 20 seconds to get this shot of the lava dome inside the crater before everything turned white (but not a white-out). Wind picked up and snow began falling. Here it is August and we are only about 8300 feet in elevation with lots of snow falling. After a rest and snack we made our descent.

Here's Don picking his way over snow covered rocks. A route marker in distance.

It just figures. Over half way down and ... Mt Adams lies under those clouds.

With a couple final looks over our shoulders we bid farewell to Loo wit