14.13 Tom, Dick and Harry above Mirror Lake
Mount Hood from the South-western side, while climbing to peak of Mount Tom. Mount Hood from and on Mirror Lake. There are some hikes, actually plenty, where a person puts in much effort and the visual rewards are less than expected. It is not often though that for a little or a reasonable amount of energy expended, one sees what we witnessed. In front of us stood Mount Hood, a splendid sight by any standard. Turning north, we saw the attractive Mount Adams, then Mount Rainier in Washington followed by Mount St. Helens. We're not finished yet. To the south, standing on its own was Mount Jefferson. That's five volcanoes within sight. Repetitious we admit, and perhaps unnecessary, as we don't doubt anyone's ability to count. Of course, the reflection of the Hood off Mirror Lake was not unpleasant either. Any lazy Tom, Dick or Harry could position himself in such away that by rotating the head, all peaks could be seen without a change of stance. We suggest ...