Sat, Nov 20, 2021
Tiger Mountain was a surprisingly good setting to serve as a segue to Winter Scrambles. A variety of navigation challenges, lots of conditioning (5000’, 15 miles), made even more enjoyable (and possible) by its close proximity to home (less time driving).
Sun, Nov 21, 2021
Little traveled snow covered trail with stream crossings.
Sat, Nov 13, 2021
Nice low key trip to jetty island from Mukilteo.
Sun, Nov 21, 2021
Perfect weather for a fun winter scramble of Silver Peak from the PCT
Sun, Nov 21, 2021
Perfect day for a paddle around Goat Island. Windless with calm seas and amazing views all around. The fishway was blocked with several large logs so after going counter clockwise around the island we circled back and returned to LaConner along the north side of the channel. High winter tides throughout the day allowed for easy put in and take out at Conner Park’s kayak beach.
Connner.
Wed, Nov 17, 2021
Nice, chilly autumn day for a visit and to see the new tower!
Wed, Nov 17, 2021
Two days after the end of near-constant rain for two weeks and a wind storm, I was a bit apprehensive about road and trail conditions for this hike. I shouldn't have worried - things were in great shape!
Mon, Nov 15, 2021 - Tue, Nov 16, 2021
Lots of fire damage
Sat, Nov 13, 2021
Great views, long staircases
Fri, Nov 12, 2021
We hiked a loop route in Magnuson Park including historic areas , Wetlands , the Straight Shot , the Fins , and summit of Kite Hill . We had excellent views of Lake Washington and adjacent communities .
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
We hiked from the Middle Fork Snoqualmie TH to Cripple Creek Falls, which were quite lovely, 10 miles round trip. It’s been raining for days, so watch out for mud and difficult creek crossings.
Wed, Nov 10, 2021
First snow trip of the year, third time I have been in snow this deep on snowshoes. Took advantage of a short weather window between storms and rising freezing level.
Wed, Nov 10, 2021
One way paddle from Kennedy Creek pullout to Arcadia boat launch.
Sun, Oct 31, 2021
Exploratory introductory trip to deception pass and currents.
Sat, Nov 6, 2021
A gorgeous (and very strenuous) ‘threading the needle’ traverse to Copper Mountain by way of Rampart Ridge, Indian Henry’s, and the Kautz Creek Trail, with just enough daylight and almost too much snow. Probably the last non-snowshoe visit before next spring. This 15 mile and just under 5000’ gain winter scramble was a memorable and pristine closing to our fall 2021 season.
Sun, Nov 7, 2021
Snow is here, trail in excellent condition
Sat, Nov 6, 2021
A smorgasbord of weather and trail conditions made this an interesting day!
Sat, Oct 2, 2021 - Sun, Oct 3, 2021
Two day bikepacking trip to Olympic Hot Springs with overnight at Boulder Creek Campground. The last 3 miles from Appleton Pass TH to Boulder Creek were on a section of trail not open to bikes so we hiked in from there.
Sat, Oct 30, 2021
The Locks are very interesting and worth the paddle by themselves, and then there is the impressive open scenery that awaits the paddler at the entrance to the ship canal in Shilshole Bay.
Sat, Oct 30, 2021 - Sun, Oct 31, 2021
A glorious fall week-end for one last bikepacking trip in the Olympics. Olympic Adventure Trail Westward on day 1 and Olympic Discovery Trail on the way back on day 2.
