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Mason Smith
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09/01/2018
View of Mount Baker on the climb from Marmot to Jade Lake.
Mason Smith
Photo Date:
09/01/2018
Marmot Lake overview from the rocky scramble to Jade Lake.
Mason Smith
Photo Date:
09/01/2018
An alpine meadow and the rocky peaks rising above Jade Lake.
Mason Smith
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09/01/2018
The short descent into Jade Lake dotted with tents from overnight campers.
Mason Smith
Photo Date:
09/01/2018
The glacier that feeds Jade Lake nestled between two rocky peaks.
Mason Smith
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09/01/2018
After the sun rises above the peaks, Jade Lake's water transforms from an electric blue into a deep jade green.
Mason Smith
Photo Date:
09/01/2018
A difficult trail leads off to the right of the lake and out to a rocky overlook.
Mason Smith
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09/01/2018
Campers in the deep valley of Jade Lake.
Mason Smith
Photo Date:
09/01/2018
With the heavy crowds camping at Jade Lake, this camper choose a more precarious site.
Mason Smith
Photo Date:
09/01/2018
Reflections of peaks on Jade Lake's cool blue morning waters.