Basic Backpacking Student Trip - Melakwa Lake
Sat, Jul 16, 2022 - Mon, Jul 18, 2022
A fun loop backpack trip exploring some of the Alpine Lakes.
A fun loop backpack trip exploring some of the Alpine Lakes.
Interesting 12.5 miles on this trail clockwise from Timberline Lodge with the Mazamas.
A strenuous single day traverse of Pyramid, Copper, and Iron peaks via the Kautz Creek Trail.
A wonderful combination of a bike ride and a hike. Ride six flat miles along the gorgeous Olympic Discovery Trail along the shore of beautiful Lake Crescent, then hike three and a half miles gently climbing to the summit of Pyramid with great views.
Melinda did a good job of introducing us to emergency situations that could happen on the water. It is always wise to be exposed to these situations before they actually happen.
Family Beginner Backpack for 9 kids and their families to Greenwater Lakes
There's a reason the Chuckanut Bay paddle is a favorite of many, especially during a minus tide.
Beautiful, sunny, but very warm and busy day on this popular trail.
Barely any snow left on the Brothers South Couloir route.
A great venue for stunning sunset/sunrise views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca (albeit with a bit of effort at ~5000’ gain and ~20 miles ;). The deal is sealed by an immersive hike through the pristine rain forest of Barnes Creek.
Alpine rock climb on a very committing route that is equally stunning and beautiful.
A perfect car shuttle hike makes this Eastside Trail an amazing gem! Five waterfalls and the emerald greens of the Ohanapecosh River make this descending trail a perfect hike on a hot day.
A hidden gem of a scramble protected by a bit of a bushwhack.
Strenuous hike to gorgeous views looking into the Olympics and across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Continuing beyond the saddle above Heather Park is not for the faint of heart or those nervous about exposure.
Snow conditions were excellent. On the scramble route we ran into an 8 foot moat (at shallowest point) that couldn't be avoided. Rock head wall could not be reach for safe rock climbing.
Steep boot path up P3 followed by a ridge scramble to Web.
Successful Basic climb for McCarthy-Johnson SIG, not much snow on approach, still dirty/chossy above the chimney, used the new rappel route!