Short but sweet T3 scramble in wet, snowy, windy conditions. By continually evaluating weather and terrain, we were able to carefully reach the summit during an early morning weather window. (Cover photo: Chris M.)
Trimmed edges of trail between Kechelus Dam and Roaring Creek Campsite We removed branches intruding
It's a winter wonderland! Got about 1 inch of snow today and now covers most of the trail. Snow depth is 3 inches at the lake, tapering to just a trace at the Smithbrook trailhead. Trail is easily passable, even without microspikes.
Lovely hike through old-growth trees, mosses, and mushrooms!
A small weather window allowed us to complete Hibox and enjoy the fall colors.
Berry munching and panoramic views from a Snoqualmie First Ten peak
Wonderful fall paddle in near perfect conditions. Sunshine, little wind, fall colors and very little boat traffic.
Despite the forecast for intermittent rain showers, we had gorgeous weather with sunny skies and gorgeous views.
Saturday afternoon at Flaming Geyser State Park. Saw the salmon, saw the flaming Geyser, saw the bubbling Geyser.
Another great Deschutes run on the segment upriver of last year's trip!
The view, the weather and fall color were all great. We had a good conditioner and a good time.
Truly beautiful with the first snow of the season. We had a blue sky day with views and the fall color we were looking for.
An October scramble to Hidden Lake Lookout after the first snow of the season.
Last minute, Plan B pivot to Chutla Peak after Longmire gate opening was canceled for weather. Met lots of snow after the saddle and turned around.
We had a productive day removing "volunteer" trees growing on the roadbed on RD-7245. We cleared the section between the creek that flows from Windy Gully up to the junction to the Sidestep trail. We then walked up to the Glen Bandy memorial tree to take in the view an have some lunch. Partial views of the Enchantments -- mostly clouds obscuring -- but some smoke from the Labor Mtn Fire.
The scramble itself was insignificant, but the mushrooming along the trail was spectacular.
Perfect, clear, cool autumn day for this fantastic trip with fellow adventurers!
