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.
Thu, Jun 15, 2023 - Fri, Jun 16, 2023
Successful climb of Sloan Peak via the Corkscrew Route.
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
Classic climb. Great day.
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
A fun day of practicing rescue and advanced rigging techniques in a canyon environment
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
Moderate hike starting early to avoid crowds
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
One of the most lovely trails off of Highway 410! Steep in the beginning but the surroundings, waterfalls and views make it so worth it!
Wed, Jun 14, 2023
A cool evening, just right for a conditioning level hike. We had a pleasant time and dinner by the lake.
Fri, Jun 9, 2023
Summer fun not in the sun? Ape Caves is challenging, unique, and very dark.
