Our warmup hike of 10er South Middle the day before.
Baker direct up the loose talus to the north ridge.
West Spanish from South Middle.
West Spanish from the north.
Closeup of W. Spanish north face.
Let the miserable sidehilling commence.
A huge claw print from a bear.
The bear didn't fare well either in the snow.
Typical drifts on the trail, although it was mostly firm for the first couple hours.
Johan gets an intro to snowshoeing. It's usually easier than this, Johan!
First view of E. Spanish. West ridge in foreground.
Steep 700 ft grunt to the ridge, but less snow!
Big time drifts on the ridge.
Heading up the west ridge above treeline.
The last 300 ft to summit as ridge narrows a bit.
West Spanish from summit.
Looking down west ridge.
Parting shot of E Spanish on drive home.
9 miles/3300' gain. We started .4 mile from the 4WD TH.
