Beth was such a good sport agreeing to hike 2/3 of a Grand Canyon in elevation gain at the end of a long week of hiking with blisters. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

We really thought we were at the top when we reached the alpine meadow. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

Obligatory bathroom picture. This one was chained down and smelled something awful. We decided to use the nearest rock instead. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

The weather station was an interesting find. We stopped for soup and to gather our will to climb the peak just in the background here. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

You get an idea for the climb here - Marion Lake was our snack spot (left edge) and the weather station was where we had lunch. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

There were limits to Beth's enthusiasm. She let Jonathan traverse the last little bit to the peak. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

We were tantalizingly close to the 360-degree view. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

After another couple went on, Jonathan couldn't resist. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)

Jonathan at the top of Mount Abbott. - Jonathan D'Andries (jonathan)