Hardcore

This weeks Mt. Adams training hike was Snow and Gem Lake. It was a beautiful, hot day and Alex and Liz suggested we bring something to swim in. It was definitely a better experience than Mailbox Peak. While jumping into the lakes we discovered the burst mode on our camera and got a few action shots.

Snow Lake

About to jump into Gem Lake

It was cold!

Very cold!

So cold there was ice floating in the lake!

But after the initial pain and shock of it all, it actually felt really nice. 

And now we are hardcore!

Liz needed a bathroom break and if you look closely you can see her lookout, Alex, in blue!

Back at Snow Lake

Burst shots of Liz jumping in:

Burst shots of Alex jumping in:

We also got some video footage of our escapades: