Fabulous panoramic views and flowerfields - snow free as of 1 July
Three intermediate students led 9 basic climbing students.
Outstanding views, weekend congestion
A bluebird weekend on Little Tahoma with a strong group of 2017 Intense Basic Students.
Current conditions are ideal and well worth the effort.
Successful climb. Left parking lot at 7:20 am, return by 9 pm.
A gorgeous and strenuous ~6000'/15 mile loop with tons of variety: cross country travel, water falls, sweeping glacial views, a bit of rock scrambling, with great plunge stepping and a comfy trail for descent.
Warning! Pilchuck is currently a Class 1 snow and rock scramble until the snow melts out.
Gorgeous early summer loop trip
Glorious views of the Sunset Amphitheater with perfect conditions.
Lovely evening 2.1 mile hike through Mima Mounds. Great to learn about flowers and grasses from knowledgeable leader and participants.
For 3/4 of the trip you leave the crowds of Oyster Dome behind you. Goes through most of the best of Blanchard Mtn.
Great climb. Road closed adding a 20 minute walk each way.
Road still closed at Iron Peak th adding a mile out and back. Patchy snow around 5,700 and complete coverage after Ingalls Pass.
Route is pretty much snow free all the way to Burgundy Col.
Successful climb of both peaks. Conditions were good and described below.
Day started overcast, but weather cleared. Comet Falls going full blast! Minimal consolidated snow on trail.
A successful trip to one peaks of Kangaroo ridge.