Alpine Scramble - Rampart Ridge (Snoqualmie)
Sat, Aug 12, 2017
We slipped into the break between hot, smoky conditions and rain yesterday for a very pretty scramble to Rampart Ridge.
We slipped into the break between hot, smoky conditions and rain yesterday for a very pretty scramble to Rampart Ridge.
Bugs! Alternate campsite w/Privy and running water.
Surprisingly fun easy scramble close to town.
A delightful trip for a hot day. Lovely trail with shade, cool tunnels, berries and historical artifacts made for a easy and interesting day.
Many miles, but mostly on trail with a fairly short, easy scramble. Extremely easy to tag Banshee too. Beautiful part of Rainier National Park.
Great outing with MAC youth. 7 people, 4 ropes. The last rope team has 3 person in caterpillar format.
Veni Vidi Vici. It ain't a party until something gets broken.
Beautiful area! The trails were in great condition, there was plenty of water, but the bugs were BAD below about 5,800'.
Thick smoke and flies were the greatest adversities. Large parties should consider bringing extra ropes to leapfrog rappels.
Despite the smoke, hot weather, and horrendous bugs we had a great climb
Successful climb of Mt Redoubt.
Very nice people, Crystal mt guide explained wildflowers. Less of a walk than I expected until the guide took us off the roads onto a very scenic trail.
A nice scramble to a summit with views of Sloan Peak and limited other peaks due to the smoke.
Kayaked from Port Hard to Coal Harbor rounding Cape Scott (aka "North Vancouver Island Circular Route Trail"). Camped on wilderness beaches. Saw whales, sea lions, and sea otters.
Beautiful start to a Saturday. left the Parking lot with 0-7 knot of wind and the AQI at unhealthy levels for all during this screech of Canadian smoke down draft. Seasoned climbers an 3 students made the approach mostly on trail in under two hours. One team ahead slowed us a bi and topped uott as the second was unaware he was suppose to back clean;-? smiled the scramble portion and all were down to the cars breathing fin and bak to the car in 8 eight hours
Quick scramble near Steven's Pass. Route to lake becoming popular. Time to find a new fun spot!