Jen went hiking Mount Defiance May 17, 2013 12 miles 5,000 feet gained Mt Defiance 0 Pleasant day and solitude on this loop up Starvation Ridge. Most of the snow is gone except for a few drifts on the north side above 4000 ft. Views were limited, but the wildflowers were delightful. More from Jen Cloud Point September 20, 2026 Larch crater September 16, 2026 The Devil's Garden September 8 to September 9, 2026 Pepper Mountain September 6, 2026