An interesting and scenic paddle with that can be timed to take advantage of currents.
Climbed/Skied Gilbert peak via Mead Glacier - TR here because approach is same as Conrad Glacier and Meade is not an option in Mountaineers DB
Turned around due to unstable snowpack leading to avalanche concerns and a summit block that is still covered in snow and ice. Made for a great weekend backpacking trip with fantastic views and a surprise thunderstorm instead.
Great day to hike, perfect weather. Arrive early at trail head for parking it was crowded. Composting toilets are open, first time in a few years the one's at Lower Lena have not be locked. Bridge still out but there is a log we watched people cross. Would love to have forest service put a bid out for a new bridge to replace the old one! First bridge you cross was 1993 , second one 1991 built. They are still standing strong !
Nice day for a Hike! long time on dirt road, but nice wildflowers along the way made it interesting.
Successful climb of Liberty Bell/Southwest Face.
A fun day scrambling up a snow slope and an easy rock pitch. 5,400 feet elevation gain, 16hrs car to car (3am-7pm), 1 mountain goat.
Successful mid-week climb of the basic alpine route of Dragontail.
One day spring trip attempt of Silver Star Mountain via Silver Star Glacier/Burgundy Col. Team turned around due to time.
Changed destination from French Cabin Mountain. This easy alternative was a very pleasant trip with limited views but a nice variety of wildflowers.
We enjoyed dinner in the woods on a lightly raining evening.
A great evening hike in a dense second growth forest with a view of Lake Sammamish.
Snow scramble up Double Peak from Deer Creek trailhead.
Surprisingly good weather and good snow conditions, a scenic route for such a short scramble
A successful climb after a change of venue during a short window between spells of rain and cold - dry trail and hard snow on approach, dry rock and mild weather during the climb.
Enjoyable scramble of a peak which is not done often.
Solid Glacier travel with minimal crevasse openings at this point in the season.
Two pitch alpine rock climb with an airy move at the top, which calls for a blue tricam. Variable weather and lots of loose rock in the gully.