Easy day run to summit and back on alternate route. Lots of berries, wildlife, and views. Totals are 19 miles, 8,600' of elevation gain, with 2.2 miles and 1,700' of elevation gain for the off trail section.
It was a beautiful morning. The huckleberry leaves were brilliant red. The larches had not turned yet. Maybe another 10 days.
A fun fall day on the water, a race and a raft-up
Beautiful, challenging backpacking and scrambling
Short moderate hike with some steep sections for interest in sunshine for autumn colors to a lake in the Alpine Lake Wilderness.
Wonderful fall weekend with a pleasant overnight and surprisingly great weather in the Entiat basin.
Fun day out scrambling in our favorite park!
Strenuous uphill climb, but as a reward, wonderful views of Mount Rainier from the seldom seen southwest. A plethora of mushrooms.
Fun scramble of Kendall Peak filled with beautiful fall color, great views, and a side trip to Kendall Katwalk.
A foggy evening at Lake George and a socked in view at Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout gave us opportunity for Plan B the next day. As a backpack leader it's a great thing to set the "flexibility vibe" early when on a trip.
Crisp fall weather, some fall color, and amazing views of Mount Rainier
Great fall trip - Nimbus scramble but not Thunder due to severe change in weather for the worse! Lake was very pretty and commanding 360’ Mountain View’s!
Turned around due to snow/ice.
Is it worth carrying a tool that weighs as much as three Pulaskis? Read this story of the Olympia Branch's trip to Church Creek Trail on National Public Lands Day to find out.
A complex and engaging intermediate climb near Washington Pass.
A leisurely 6 day backpacking trip on the Northern Loop, clockwise from Sunrise.
Lovely urban walk through historic Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, and Olympic Scupture Park. Lots of art to enjoy. Second half provides sweeping views along water front ending at Magnolia neighborhood center makes this a lovely walk for locals and visitors to enjoy various views of Seattle.
An easy walk up off trail hike precursor to a protected scramble the Choss Monster and Baby Choss Monster,
Fun long ridge run with only mild scrambling to a peak with great views into the depths of the Pasayten,