Denny Creek, Melakwa Lake — Friday, Aug. 20, 1999

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

The trail is snow free to Upper Melakwa Lake. There are some snow patches around Upper Melakwa and some very icy exposures up towards Melakwa Pass. The windfalls at the lower elevations have been removed and the really nasty one just below Hemlock Pass has been limbed. Six remain on the trail. There are some brushy spot through the avalanche slopes. Both Melakwa and Upper Melakwa Lakes are open. The day started very Saturday-like -- overcast and raining. The sky cleared in the late afternoon. Tomorrow is supposed to be better; so that means all the sinners will be out desecrating the Lord's Day; makes the crowds unbearable for us pagans!