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Lake George thawing in May, Crystal Crag (10,377') in the background.
Trailhead sign.
Information about the lake at the trailhead.
Starting up the trail in the spring means packing snowshoes.
Crystal Crag (10,377') viewed from Lake Geoge.
Arriving at the base of Crystal Crag (10,377').
Crystal Crag's west face
A climber (lower right) approaches the summit from the west route.
The view from the summit toward Crystal Lake.
Coming down toward Crystal Lake.