Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm — Saturday, Sep. 6, 1997

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

When nice, sunny, late-summer days happen, you gotta go for it! Fair number of cars at trailhead, but only ran into a handful of parties on the trail. Minimal bugs, even though it was quite warm. Strong breeze and usual exhilarating views from the pass. Route is easily discernible (on a clear day) through the rock fields below Sahale. Sat at the foot of the glacier wishing we'd brought gear for the summit horn. I had packed for a hike. Maddog wanted to go the distance. All those bugs that missed us going up found us between Cascade Pass and the parking lot. No stopping on that stretch. Two items of note: 1) Even though the calendar says September, sunscreen is still warranted. You figure out why I tell you this. 2) The Cascade River road currently has fewer potholes than I can ever remember.