Perfect weather to explore the rarely visited Sugarloaf after tagging McClure Rock.
Fun scramble. Not as spicy or exposed as expected.
The trail to Emmons Moraine and then the moraine itself provides a perfect place to ponder the geology of Washington and look for flowers, trees, and lots of other things.
Bees! Otherwise a fun quick trip up the scramble route.
Excellent day out with everyone in our group opting to climb Cinderella from the Green Glacier.
Trail maintenance performed on Bog trail at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve. Black bear presence in the area caused our work zone to move to new spot.
Beautiful private Friday hike with my husband and dog to Hope and Trap Lakes (southbound PCT) via the Tunnel Creek Trailhead. WA Conservation Corps is working about .33 miles from the start - beware big holes. Fish are jumping and the scenery is gorgeous.
4 night 5 days. Hiked counter clockwise. Took our time to enjoy this beautiful hike
A basic rock climb up the South Ridge of Ingalls Peak.
Wednesday evening paddle launching from Boston Harbor. Route determined at launch based on conditions and paddler experience.
The last few years a growing number of backpackers who may have bent the rules are now being met with an equal amount of rangers helping to problem solve and willing to enforce on trail and in camp. Here's what you might expect this year with the fee increase.
An adventurous trip with perfect conditions: a gazillion flowers, cool and sunny weather, and more bears spotted than mosquitoes.
The 6 of us did a Lundin Peak basic climb Sunday 07/27/2025. We left the parking lot at 8, went up Lundin, rappelled the east side, skirted by East Lundin Peak and the base of Red Mountain. Back to PCT TH at 7:30. The weather was beautiful and the crew was awesome. Everyone had fun and the climb was uneventful.
12 hours car to car of over diverse, lightly traveled terrain.
A 3-day jaunt around Mount Hood in near-perfect conditions. Peak wildflower season, manageable water crossings, only intermittent bugs, and not quite as crowded as I expected.
Beautiful quiet morning hike to both lakes along the Greg Ball Trail. Not a soul until we returned to the Falls trail for the final (hot!) mile out. Strong students showed an impressive 2.4 mph moving pace.
After years of dreaming and scheming, the Glacier Peak "Balloon" via Frostbite Ridge Route delivered an unforgettable alpine rollercoaster of joy, solitude, and diverse, technical terrain. With 41.77 miles and 13,840 feet of elevation gain, this adventure was a full immersion in the wild beauty of Glacier Peak.
Incredibly challenging and remote climb on a seldomly traveled route. Five star glacier route and scenery in the heart of the North Cascades and a one star, incredibly tedious bushwacking approach, resulting in a three star average for the route!
