Nice destination when trying to find a place with milder weather. Views would have been good if it had been more clear.
A bad weather workout alternate using the beautiful Barnes Creek and Happy Lake Ridge trails.
Amazing views on this crystal clear day. Fall colors and some new snow made it even more stunning.
Steep scramble with navigation challenges. The short scramble on the ridge is very fun. Since we didn't have the views, I am giving it a 3 star rating.
This turned out to be the best night paddle I’ve had yet! Photo credit: Laura Predmore
Early crisp a Fall Monday morning hike to the Ira Spring overlook with breathtaking views of Rainier and surrounding peaks.
Perfect weather for this trip. Some sun began to peak out late morning.
6.5 hours car-to-car. Snow on approach.
A private late season attempt to gain another Rainier 100 peak ended by early season snow and ice.
Clear skies made for spectacular views of the volcano, Spirit Lake, Mount Adams, and Mount Hood.
A Winter Wonderland trip in the Enchantments. Beautiful, but very cold.
What a beautiful place, but obviously heavily used.
A great scramble with shoulder season challenges on the ridge to the summit. With the recent snowfall this was akin to a winter scramble which involved breaking trail in snow that was not very consistent. The views however were outstanding with a mix of larches and snow and made for a great day on the mountains! Trip rating of 4 due to partially snow clad boulder fields on the approach and frequent postholing along the ridge.