South Twin, the high point of Twin Sisters Mountain (perhaps massif would be a better term), is a 6932 ft peak in the North Cascades, just southwest of Mount Baker.
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| The end of the logging road, we stashed our bikes in the bushes nearby. |
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| Adam and Greg foraging for sustenance; the huckleberries were slightly less than ripe, but still very tart. |
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| Just breaking out of the forest. |
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| A very old log cabin. |
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| An excellent camp spot, and only 4700 ft! |
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| The North Twin, although lower in elevation, is a slightly more popular climb. |
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| False summits and the South Twin on the far left. |
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| The southern peaks of Twin Sisters Mountain. |
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| Mount Baker, with Colfax Peak, Lincoln Peak, and Assassin Spire to the left. |
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| Approaching the summit. |
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| Olivine, a green mineral that occasionally produces gem-quality crystals. |
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| What looks like lichen is actually tiny crystals, scrambling without gloves would be very ill-advised. |
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| Re-filling our canteens before the final descent. |
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