Five of us had a conditioning paddle around Mercer Island in rain and then clearing skies.
It was a wonderful windy day full of views of the turbulent Deception Pass, San Juan Islands, Cornet Bay, and big waves on the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Caught site of several eagles soring above the trees.
Really great trip, great loop to the top of goose rock and down to north beach. Great hike leaders, great way to kick of the new year!
Good snowshoeing was found for the last ~1000 feet to the lookout. Crusty snow on the road from 2800' up.
Found decent weather window for a final scramble in 2020. Challenging physically demanding trip.
This is a low logistics, easy launch urban paddle. Ample parking is available for an early morning launch.
Loop scramble of Washington, Greenway, and Change peaks.
A nice scramble to burn off some of the holiday goodies.
The student like having small Pod that allow one on one instruction. I agree that this is a strength of the Tacoma Mountaineers group.
Rainy watershed day, turned into a pleasant off-trail travel day
This is a beautiful winter paddle with spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains and abundant wildlife. There is ample parking and very little marine traffic at the Misery Point Boat Launch.
We launched from Steilacoom and paddled past ferry docks, then crossed over to Anderson island, explored Oro bay, then returned via Cormorant passage. About 12 nm.
Crystal South breakable crust
A solitary and remote workout near the western side of Mt Rainier, with a tinge of tension from an approaching winter storm. A great demon cleansing day at ~3500’ gain over ~19 miles (round trip).
Completed another kayak conditioning paddle around Mercer Island
Great day with wonderful hikers. Terrain was a bit muddy in places, but with nice views of Heart Lake, Lake Erie, Lake Campbell, Lopez Island, Allen Island, Whidbey Island and Camano Island.
Excellent winter paddle between gusty weather systems. Saw many seals and bald eagles enroute. The Eglon Community Park has new tables and inviting benches.