Mon, Jul 31, 2023
We had a fun and straightforward climb on the South Early Winter Spire, South Arete route.
Takeaway : there's a new Rappel station between 1st and 2nd pitch, above the chimney. use it to break down 60m Rappel into 2 30m Rappels.
Sat, Jul 29, 2023 - Sun, Jul 30, 2023
A successful family backpack to three relatively unknown lakes in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Sat, Jul 29, 2023
4-person rope team did a single day push for the summit with clear conditions. AllTrails activity: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/whatcom-county-hiking-55a7cf9
Mon, Jul 31, 2023
We hiked to scenic Lake Janus , on the Smith Brook and PCT trails .
Fri, Jul 28, 2023
A one-day climb of a rugged peak near Cascade Pass.
Sat, Jul 29, 2023 - Sun, Jul 30, 2023
We were within 100 ft of the summit, but turned around due to route conditions.
Sat, Jul 29, 2023
A glorious day on the ocean! Low swell, little wind, warm weather and all the critters were out! We saw sea otters, puffins, whales, sea lions, porpoises and scads of sea birds.
Sun, Jul 30, 2023
Easy and fun trip on a less visited peak
Sat, Jul 29, 2023
Tl;dr: at this time of year it makes more sense to go on the left to scramble on the rock field to the summit
Thu, Jul 27, 2023 - Sun, Jul 30, 2023
Spectacular, easy-going 4-day Glacier Peak climb in late July (but felt more like late August).
Fri, Jul 28, 2023
Great location to stroll the old forest road and view/photograph several species of local butterflies! The road is mostly flat and easy for all hikers.
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
We're looking for that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow at Comet Falls. It's not just shenanigans with friends, you too can help another great non-profit, Washington Trails Association with a donation to the annual hike-a-thon. Support Team "Tacoma Hiking and Backpacking" in the link below.
Thu, Jul 27, 2023
We hiked to scenic Lake Susan Jane , and Josephine Lake. The trip included the PCT and Icicle Creek Trail .
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
Good weather for a hike after work to a viewpoint.
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
Launched from Swantown Marina, paddled into Squaxin Park bay, then to Percival’s Landing, before returning to Swantown Marina.
Fri, Jul 21, 2023 - Sun, Jul 23, 2023
A full value climb of Mount Triumph's Northeast Ridge. The snow levels on the approach were significantly lower for this time of year and required navigating around a quickly growing moat.
Fri, Jul 21, 2023 - Mon, Jul 24, 2023
Very much appreciated Mr. Prescott's report from July 14th. Conditions near the top of the Snow Dome continue to deteriorate. Our party used the lower route Mr. Prescott described both ascending and descending and a running belay with pickets was absolutely essential for parts of it. We left 3-4 pickets behind placed on the route because I did not want to add retrieving them to the difficulty we experienced on that section. At the intersection of what is described as the upper and lower options (somewhere between 6400 and 6600 feet) there may be a third option to explore. If time permits it may be wise for a party to explore contouring north and slightly west at the elevation of the intersection and exploring whether the north side of the snow dome offers an easier route up to the bench like area at 6,800 feet. I can't guarantee you'll find easier access to the bench at the top of the snow dome that way, but it is possible because the contour lines on topographic maps make it look like the slope angle there is less severe. If I had to do this route again I would allow time to explore this "north end" access. The two current ways up from 6400 feet require what approaches intermediate hard snow / ice level of skill.
Sun, Jul 23, 2023
A beautiful day and a great time on the Kendall Katwalk.
Fri, Jul 21, 2023 - Sun, Jul 23, 2023
Successful summit of an aesthetic and complex peak in the Olympics.
