Tue, Sep 5, 2023
A beautiful, warm and calm September day with little boat traffic made for a great paddle. Launching from Des Moines, we circumnavigated the island in a counter-clockwise direction. The water was exceptionally clear for this time of year. Photo by Dewey Fuller.
Sun, Sep 3, 2023
A fun climb in a remote setting.
Sat, Sep 2, 2023 - Sun, Sep 3, 2023
Successful Field Trip 1 for Alpine Ice course led by Jerry Logan
Sat, Sep 2, 2023
Spectacular views on this gorgeous loop that kept things interesting the entire day (besides giving us a great workout at ~15 miles and ~5000’ gain ;). Our ascent was via Rampart Ridge and the Wonderland Trail (with cross country scrambling right out of the gate), and a return via the Kautz Creek Trail (thereby avoiding a car shuttle). [Lead photo by Nina Crampton]
Sun, Sep 3, 2023
A rather unique hiking experience in a rather unique place!
Fri, Sep 1, 2023
A fun adventure in our gorgeous and favorite park!
Fri, Sep 1, 2023
We walked section 2 of the newly created Olmsted 50 trail.
Thu, Aug 31, 2023
We tested section 1 of the newly created Olmsted 50 trail.
Wed, Aug 30, 2023
We went from sea level to the highest point in the city... High Point! We saw the new troll down at Coleman pool (I highly recommend you check it out) and interacted with MANY free little libraries.
Tue, Aug 29, 2023
A beautiful trip on the Columbia River west of Longview taking advantage of tidal flows in both directions. Exploration of the slough between Gull and Crimms Islands was a highlight.
Mon, Aug 28, 2023
Yoga practice and a good trip up to views of the mountains through some haze
Wed, Aug 23, 2023 - Sat, Aug 26, 2023
Seattle Backpacking Intermediate Program Trip - Key Exchange trip with Northbound & Southbound groups - late August 2023. Trip highlight was traversing the "knife Edge" & some participants summited "Old Snowy"
Fri, Aug 18, 2023 - Sat, Aug 19, 2023
A pristine valley guarded by stinging sentinels, the northern aspect route of Tamanos might best be done earlier in the season. Originally included a basic rock traverse of Main Cowlitz - Double Peak, but our warmer summer made negotiating the Sarvant Glacier problematical (along with an elevated air quality index in 160s, the following day).
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
The scramble itself was not technical, but the off-trail travel and the traverse from chinook peak to crystal peak was tons of fun.
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
Out and back day trip to the summit via Sahale Glacier!
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
Surprisingly uncrowded day on this popular trail.
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
Not much to say- Basic Tooth climb
Notes about permanent gear
Wed, Aug 23, 2023
Long and enjoyable hike on a route less traveled!
Sat, Aug 19, 2023 - Sun, Aug 20, 2023
2 day climb, spending the night above the 3rd pitch on the NE ridge.
