I stayed with the group as long as I could, which was about the first mile and a half before the grade went above 1.5%. After that I saw them a few times when they waited to regroup bu my pictures are mostly of the scenery.
I believe that's Black Butte you can see through the burned out trees.
The long and winding road
My Allez at Windy Point
Getting into the lava rocks and snow near the top
A few last trees
More snow and lava rocks -- it seems my pictures became more frequent near the top of the climb
Deep in the lava rocks now
The observatory at the top
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gugie's recently revived Ritchey at the base of the observatory
This picture is from last year, but this is what Sisters Meat and Smokehouse looks like. I brought home four succulent ribeyes and some sausage.