Turned around just below the 4600’ elevation level due to avalanche concerns. Experienced two snow wind slab fractures where slope partially opens up below rock bands.
Successful tour, decent snow conditions -- cold.
A great day paddling around Burrows and Allan islands in variable winter conditions
This unexpected nice local hike was welcome after a slippery attempt at driving this morning to the Dirty Harry's Balcony trailhead from Olympia!
Found the best fresh light deep powder snow I've seen in years
Great forest views and a beautiful creek with many waterfalls along the trail.
A great day in the mountains with stunning waterfall views. This rare loop trip (normally ruled out by winter hazards along the Comet Falls trail) was made reasonable by the unusually low snow depths. Our ascent route was Wonderland Trail to Cougar Rock, cross country to Comet Falls trailhead, then snow covered trail to Mildred Point (descent by the usual Rampart Ridge route).
The gate to Corral Pass Rd is closed and there are many trees across the road.
12 scramblers completed Granite Mountain the day after the first snows of the season
A wet, wet day with a trace of snow at the top. A great group on a not so great day.
Good Winter hiking alternative, you share the trail with Mountain bikers.
This is a wonderful hike with views, beaches, wildlife and Deception bridge.
This is a wonderful hike with views, beaches, bridge and wildlife.
short winter scramble to avoid the rain on the west side
Three Olympia Junior MAC kids had a great time climbing Sunshine Wall at Vantage.
Surprisingly nice day on Si despite the rainy forecast.
We hiked three loops , including Washington Park Arboretum , Interlaken Park , Volunteer Park , and Louisa Boren Park. We had great views of Lake Washington and Union Bay .
Beautiful crisp morning with some low clouds. Great view of the mountain at the end of the road or from the trail that starts where the road levels off at 2580. Only saw one other hiker coming up as we went down.