We crossed the lake and started the hike in towards the routes , but the bridge that allows access was washed out because of the unseasonably high temps, causing the creek to overflow. We did our best to "orienteer", but finally got turned back.

This gave us time to check out the Fins (fun, vertical, HOT)!! Wasn't long before we decided we had to keep going north to find some better temps.

We had a fun visit with the Shapiros, and Jeff got me all excited to get a paraglider:) But....it was STILL hot!

So, we kept going north and finally made it to Index and Mt Baring, where we had always wanted to check out the climbing and wingsuit jumps.

... is an awesome wingsuit jump! It's an adventure and so beautiful to not only fly but, just to get to the perch used as the exit. We were lucky enough to have the chance to jump it once together and once with friends.

It was still a little warmer than ideal, but we had an amazing time at Index--climbing and jumping in the river every day. Cajun was obviously psyched;-)

Good creature, Cajun!

At this point we wanted to stay in the PNW forever.... and also go to Canada, but we were suddenly out of time.

Next year, two months at least!!

Stay tuned for Part 2

Steph

Ian