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Ira Spring Trail on a hot July 24th afternoon, Jim at the waterfall about a half mile in.
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Bunch Berry
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At about 1.5 miles, the views start opening up.
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Mount Rainier in the distance
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Looking up across the bear grass and wildflowers, other hikers can be seen on the many switchbacks
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A rare shot of Jim in the lead with Kemo as the sun bakes the trail
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Almost at the lake (about 3.5 miles and a 2500 ft climb) Jim, as usual brings up the rear
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Mason Lake, our destination
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Kemo heads straight in to beat the heat
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Mason Lake
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Snow on a ridge above the lake
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Pursuit of a water bug
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Jim cools his heels while Kemo works
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A last look at the lake before the return trail
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Barb & Kemo in the lead
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Kemo checks a snowbank for chipmunk scent
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Found one!
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Clouds start moving in to break the heat
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Looking back up Ira Springs Trail across the scree slope
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Barb & Kemo
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Bear grass dots the slope
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Whatchamacallit flowers! (Tiger Lily)
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The waterfall again near trail's end.