Shelby Olson
June is one of the best times of the year for trip goers, and one of the worst times of the year for us: having to choose between THIS many incredible trip reports was a veritable struggle. Read on, dear friends, for tales of heroic gear rescue, camaraderie, and the majesty of Peru!
Global Adventure - Trek Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash - 5/19-6/7
“Peru’s Huayhuash Circuit delivered massive peaks, majestic meadows, camaraderie, and trail-running donkeys to an intrepid group of 14 Mountaineers.” -Colin Chapman
If you didn’t know about our Global Adventures, consider this trip report your wake-up call. This epic trek through Peru’s Huayhuash Circuit gave us trip envy of new heights at a max elevation of 16,600ft.
Day Hike - Snoqualmie Lake, Big Creek Falls - 6/3
“One word: WOW.” -Courtenay Schurman
A good trip report looks out for both your tires and your feet, and this one doesn’t shy away from the nitty gritty (potholes and trail holes alike). All of that careful footwork paid off for these Conditioning Hiking Series hikers. Read on for every hiker’s highlight of the summer: cooling off in a lake after a long day on the trail.
Ski mountaineering - Koma Kulshan/Mt Baker - 6/7
“As we gained elevation, views got better and better and stoke got even higher.” -Sohaib Haider
Experience sunrise over Mt. Baker in this ski mountaineering trip report. These mountaineers must have felt like emperors after scaling that Roman wall. Be sure to read to the end for footage of our champions as they ski down from the summit!
Basic Glacier Climb - Winthrop Glacier Traverse - 6/14-6/15
“This turned out to be an excellent route, with plenty of mileage and elevation gain.” -Dennis Kiilerich
I’m at liberty to say this trip report traversed through our hearts. Read on for a gorgeous mountain sampler saga across the Winthrop Glacier!
Alpine Scramble - Wahpenayo Peak - 6/15
“This scramble had it all (except for glissades).” -Sherrie Trecker
No glissades, although there were a few falls (don’t worry - no scramblers were harmed in the completion of this trip). Read on to learn how the group crushed this ascent and even managed to send out their Father’s Day texts at the summit. If that didn’t make everyone’s old man proud, we don’t know what would.
Whitewater Packraft - Elwha River - 6/15-6/16
“Good trip exploring two stretches of the Elwha River.” -Alex Bond
This group scouted ahead along 'That Dam Rapid' so you don’t have to. Read on for first-class hazard safety on second-class (and above) rapids.
Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Daniel/Lynch Glacier - 6/17
“Two-day climb of Mt. Daniel via the Lynch Glacier.” -Martin Fisher
This group referred to previous trip reports for conditions, including recommendations from a fellow climb leader’s trip report. We love to see it! Read on for glorious views of Glacier Peak, Cathedral Rock, and Pea Soup Lake (which resembled more of an ice soup on this particular day).
Basic Rock Climb - The Tooth/South Face - 6/17
“We had a nice weather day with a great group for an outing on The Tooth.” -Danielle Graham
These Basic Alpine Climbing students cut their teeth on The Tooth, demonstrating their new skills in a roaringly successful first climb. In a compelling call to action, this trip report showcases exactly why it is so important to protect the public use of our natural lands. Read on to learn more about how to take action.
Alpine Scramble - Silver Peak - 6/19
“A lovely day practicing snow and rock skills and finding a lost ice axe.” -Mary Lou Biggs
One of the best things about our community is the way we look out for each other. Read on to learn how these heroic scramblers successfully rescued another Mountaineer’s lost ice axe.
Basic Backpack - Ozette Triangle - 6/19
“This was a super rewarding coastal loop.” -Marco Capo
This trip report stepped right out of a travel catalog. Spectacular wildlife, coastalscapes, old forests, and petroglyphs are just a few of the wonders the Ozette Triangle promises. On top of the free advertising, this trip report also does a wonderful job outlining the difficulty level of the route, as well as essential gear.
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