Tunnel Creek was a great hike. Dinner was awesome and the road was good. Weather was perfect. The trail was great. Nearly all the hike was in the forest. Good views at the top.
Very enjoyable scramble of 2 peaks. The day started cloudy, but by the time we got to the summit of Barrier, the views had opened up.
7/15/17 - Successful 3-day climb of Sherpa West Ridge
An exceptionally beautiful scramble through rarely traveled terrain.
Great day with mild weather, mild wind, mild tide change. We had a nice group of seven with 1 paddler from Seattle and 1 from Everett.
Nice easy backpack with a great lake and waterfall on Elliot Creek at the lake outlet. Crowded with both day hikers and backpackers. Probably better as a weekday trip
Excellent loop trip with outstanding views and minimal bushwhacking
Nice day, beautiful area, afternoon clouds
Small patches of snow and mostly scree. Gorgeous summit but a fairly late season trip.
Beautiful Hike to Mt. Defiance only. Flowers in full bloom in meadow below peak. Busiest parking lot we've ever seen at Ira Spring lot.
A long but successful scramble, which require snow, rock and route finding skills. Will great views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding peaks.
Route in excellent condition. Knife edge is nice and wide and water on route is plentiful.
Long round trip, but great climb. Take a dip in Lena Lake on the way down if you dare.