A great winter trip through two beautiful gorges.
The first time we skied ungroomed trails at Echo Ridge. Luckily everybody brought suitable skis A 2 days ski instead at Echo Ridge area.
On last Saturday, a group of 7 from across all 5 kayaking branches, paddled and sailed around Marrowstone and Indian Islands. We had winds, sometimes strong, which were at times fun and challenging.
A great winter workout with vistas of the Kautz Creek Canyon and Van Trump Park.
Successful tour. weather and snow conditions more favorable than forecast.
Started out with rain in the parking lot and ended with rain as well, kept most of the other visitors at bay. Hike was wonderful with multiple forest species. Great meeting new hiking friends.
Nice easy hike, gentle elevation gain. Includes a waterfall and on a clear day a view
Fun winter route close to Seattle with a short approach. Only attempt in stable snow conditions.
A winter ascent and ski descent of Mt. Rainier via the Gibraltar Ledges and Ingraham Direct.
Steady, rocky grade with hardpacked snow starting about 2/3 of the way up. Lovely views from several spots along the way.
Great trip. Perfect weather. Microspikes needed for second half of trail. Cheryl Talbot was an leader. All the hikers were friendly and had no difficulties with the pace.
A great new Winter Scramble on the ridge containing Slide Mountain near the Ranger Creek Airstrip on Highway 410. Stunning views in all directions with ~4000’ of gain over ~11 miles (round trip).
Sunny weather, no wind, and low avalanche conditions on MLK? Can't beat that! It ended up being a perfect day for a winter scramble of Mt. Ararat
Arrived 8:30am MLK holiday to find main parking lot full, and overflow filling up fast. At trailhead observed an overcrowded trail and decided to do this hike another time.
Great moderate hike on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning
I don’t know if it is the freshwater runoff and/or the lack of boat activity but winter time can be the best time to paddle in the south end. The water is so clear you can see at least 30’ down! It was hard to believe in the mild conditions that we are in the middle of January and a nice day on the water for the maiden voyage of Rohan’s new boat!!
Always be ready with an alternative ski trail route when poor trail conditions exist on your planned route..
Great day with old and new friends. Good views at Fragrance Lk lookout along with peek a boo view of Pleasant Bay and the Islands along the Two Dollar trail only viewed during the winter with alders bare of leaves.
