Thu, Jun 22, 2023
Very fun, short climb with a spirited group. Perfect as first alpine one-pitch rock climb for newer students. Challenging afternoon storms on descent did not dampen our enthusiasm. Summit views for days (you, know, before the black clouds rolled in).
Thu, Jun 22, 2023
Beautiful day in the Tatoosh Range to explore Foss and Boundary Peaks
Sat, Jun 24, 2023 - Sun, Jun 25, 2023
did davis peak north(the true summit of davis peak) instead of goat
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
One long day climb of an iconic aid climbing route in Index.
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
Trail in decent condition. A couple of blowdowns, one very large, presented some challenges. A couple of snowfields hanging on past Poodle Dog pass, Silver Lake still 80% ice covered.
Sat, Jun 24, 2023
Lightning Peak is what I'd describe as deceptively difficult. Rated 8 miles RT and S3/T3 with over half on trail. It was my first official scramble lead since completing my mentored trip and receiving the leader badge.
Sat, Jun 24, 2023
6 scramblers did the pleasant clockwise loop over Not Hinkhouse, enjoying good views even as it began to cloud up. Thunder started to rumble when we were at Long's Pass, but it never rained pn us.
Sat, Jun 24, 2023
A beautiful summers day to hike to some beautiful lakes. The waterfalls are beautiful too.
Thu, Jun 22, 2023
Welcome summer! Writing my hiker reminder group email the evening prior, "Don't forget to add your puffy and rain jacket to your pack tomorrow," I realize after clicking send I should have included sunscreen and hat as well. As we get ready and adjust our layers for summer, this report is about kicking off summer days with longer and higher hikes that include enough daylight for leisurely lunches at the top.
Thu, Jun 22, 2023
Challenging weather situation provided extra learning opportunities.
Wed, Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday evening summer solstice paddle on Budd Inlet, Olympia. Couldn't have asked for better conditions.
Wed, Jun 21, 2023
A wonderful evening on a beautiful trail.
Wed, Jun 14, 2023
Straight up from Hwy 2. Beautiful views of Ragged Ridge when views are available.
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Rock scramble up the west ridge offering 360 degree views of the North Cascades
Mon, Jun 19, 2023
770 CFS was a very technical level and lots of fun. Rocky Road Rapid was pretty straightforward. There is new wood at mile 3.9 that is a portage on river right.
Sat, Jun 17, 2023 - Sun, Jun 18, 2023
A scenic one-night bikepacking trip in the beautiful Haney Meadows/Tronsen Ridge area. Chilly but mostly sunny and dry escape to the Eastside.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023 - Sat, Jun 17, 2023
Adams Glacier is in low snow conditions. Route finding issues through ice fall and a large crevasse with no snow bridge turned our team back at about 10k ft.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
Beautiful calm day before the storm!
Sat, Jun 17, 2023
Scenic and fun scramble in the NE corner of the Olympics. Originally booked as an Adams trip for students, the trip was rerouted to N. Petunia due to poor weather on Adams.
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Beautiful climb on a Beautiful day with Beautiful new rappel anchors.
