The group is ready for the challenge
Margaret and Gay at Castle Pass (7800'), with Castle Peak in the background
Dick, the hike leader, and Nick in front of a "pistol grip" tree
Sue and Marnie
Linda checks out the Peter Grubb hut
Crossing the headwaters of the South Yuba River
A successful water crossing
Hikers on the Hole in the Ground trail in front of a beautiful meadow
The meadow
Sand Ridge Lake
Gay checks out Sand Ridge Lake
View of ski runs at Northstar
View of Castle Peak
Gay and Barb on a ridge on the way up to Andesite Peak
Yellow Mule Ears and purple Lupine along the trail
More Lupine
A rock garden in the wilderness - decorated with Mountain Pride Penstemon
Mariposa Lilies
A beautiful red, yellow, and blue bouquet
A mossy glade