Forest, lakes, mountains, blue sky, wonderful companions - it couldn't have been better!
Trails are in decent shape, not much snow on the route. Trail from Crescent Lake is a watercourse in places. . 9 hrs 45 min C2C with 30+ minutes at Mastiff and 45 min at Howard summits.
The NF Nooksack Near Glacier gauge was reading 850 CFS. This was a fun level. We were able to easily scout all class III rapids in the upper canyon section. The reach from Gallop Creek to Milepost 27 was a blast of nearly continuous class II ramps with fun wave trains.
The Sauk River Near Sauk gauge was 5900 CFS when we put in and 5700 when we took out. It was pushy and challenging III+ from White Chuck to Whirlpool with some big holes and breaking waves.
Great 12hr car-to-car trip with well-prepared students and dialed instructors!
A gorgeous and lonesome loop, made especially so by the loss of the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center (and the subsequent closure of the Hurricane Ridge Road). A 10pm ‘late in the day’ closure of the Hood Canal Bridge added a bit of time pressure spice for this 5000’ gain - 17 mile traverse.
Successful summit via Sulphide Glacier and SE Ridge.
A half day classroom session on chainsaw safety, PPE, and practices, followed by a half day of field practice.
Great trail to Pete Lake! Hiked in to the first big camp, then day hiked to Lemah Meadows. Great group and beauitful trip!
We made our first trip of the year to Mt Rainier for this scenic hike to three waterfalls. The weather was good, the crowds were manageable and the snow was mostly gone.
An unexpectedly rainy and wet backpack up the wild Duckabush River valley. Awesome crew saved the day!
Wet weather. Turned around at the Thumb Tack after viewing rockfall.
Bedal Creek Approach, route in excellent condition, minimal snow after exiting glacier.
A one-day climb of Mount Baker via the Squak Glacier.
Beautiful evening watching parasailers as we ate dinner.
Enjoyable scramble of Teanaway and Iron Peaks
Hiking in southern Utah: Arches, Canyonlands, and Bears Ears. Every trail offers something different and amazing, sweeping views, hidden arches, artifacts, or writings left behind by native peoples, or an opportunity to get truly off the beaten path to absorb the feeling of being alone in the vast red desert.
One day ski mountaineering climb of Mount Baker up the Squak Glacier route. Starting at the Park Butte / Schreiber's Meadow trail head.
A really nice paddle in our beautiful—and wonderfully crowded—Salish Sea on what seemed like a summer day!