Green Mountain — Monday, Jun. 30, 2025

-Late hike starting at noon on Sunday and I grabbed the last spot in the main parking area.
-Snow was soft since it was mid afternoon and poles helped, spikes are unnecessary. Even with more compact snow, the sections are short enough that it would take more time to take your spikes on and off than it would to just go for it. Anyone can make it to the summit at this time, there aren’t any route finding or exposure issues.
-I didn’t think bugs were a problem but the numerous bites I have on my arms, legs, and butt would say otherwise. I wore long pants, long sleeves, and sprayed with premetherin but they still got me. One bite is a raised patch of skin about the size of a quarter, I don’t know what would cause that compared to the rest looking like regular mosquito bites.
-Wildflowers are gorgeous and numerous, not at peak level yet as some still have yet to bloom but I was surprised at the cover for late June. Felt like they were a few weeks ahead of schedule.
-Marmots at the lookout are bold, keep your snacks close.
-There are more mountains than PeakFinder can identify. Buckner and Dome were my favorite but of course Glacier Peak stole the show.