Sat, Feb 27, 2021
Pleasant, calm weather in the low forties, many other people on the popular sections by Mt Erie and Sugarloaf. Very little masks being worn, unfortunately. A very great group of fellow Mountaineers on this hike today that I hope we see again.
Fri, Feb 26, 2021
Good day with weather and snow once we got to Plain. Heavy snow and wind at Stevens Pass.
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Thu, Feb 25, 2021
Close-in hike with a good workout and some beautiful woodland streams and scenery along the way. At the peak there is a bench and community notebook for sharing thoughts.
Tue, Feb 23, 2021 - Thu, Feb 25, 2021
Cross Country Skiing at Mt. Spokane State Park is a perennial on my annual Ski Bucket List. Why? Panoramic mountain range views and great ski trails. Mt. Spokane Nordic Ski Park is a skier's delight.
Wed, Feb 24, 2021
Lovely evening for a walk around Deep Lake
Sat, Feb 20, 2021 - Sun, Feb 21, 2021
Extreme avalanche conditions. Roads OK, when not closed for avalanche control. High wind and heavy snow forecast, so we camped in a low and protected area about half way to Grace Lakes. Nice snow camping trip. Everyone had fun and learned a lot.
Thu, Feb 11, 2021
Covid Zoom meeting. Patrick ran the slide show and instrucetd parts. Tim did most of the lecture. Chris helped out too. Students seemed to feel confident at the end.
Sun, Feb 21, 2021
AT ski to avoid higher risk areas.
Sat, Feb 20, 2021
This is a good, non-technical snowshoe for fit beginners. The road takes you to fine views at 4500', with a short excursion to the pretty lower lake basin. Limited avalanche exposure.
Sat, Feb 20, 2021
Great paddle with some challenging conditions. Fully explored Rocky Bay and Vaughn Bay and circled Stretch and Reach Islands.
Sat, Feb 20, 2021
A snowy hike to an alpine lake with some surprising views for the day.
Sat, Feb 20, 2021
Make-up Field Trip for Tacoma Branch Basic Snowshoe Course. Originally planned for Paradise, but location was scrapped due to weather/avy conditions. Alternate destination was the White River Trail along SR 410. 6 students and 3 leaders. Successful trip, perfect weather, no issues.
Sat, Feb 20, 2021
Good trip overall. Snow was plentiful.
Sun, Feb 7, 2021
Wonderful trip with lots of wildlife - more eagles than we could count, sea lions and a small flock of swans. Great time of year for this trip.
Sat, Feb 6, 2021
It was a very rainy day. Lessons took place in the morning but most students went home after lunch due to the weather.
Sat, Jan 30, 2021
Students were grouped 2-3 students per instructor and had morning and afternoon classes.
Sat, Feb 6, 2021
Successful trip with a great group of Mountaineers.
Sat, Feb 6, 2021
Fine beginner snowshoe with easy access.
