Heather - Maple Pass Loop — Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

Did the loop starting via Lake Ann in about 5 hours total. The snow is several feet deep at the top. If done soon, still doable, I recommend poles, gaiters, and snowshoes. I had the luxury of a sunny day, and a visible trail in the snow. Without these, the hike may have been a bit rougher. Some parts of the hike may be prone to avalanche danger if there's too much more snow. For more details and pictures, see my blog: http://antoniorohit.blogspot.com/2013/10/heather-maple-pass-loop.html