Glacier Climb - Snowfield Peak/Neve Glacier
Sat, May 20, 2017 - Sun, May 21, 2017
Turned around due to avalanche danger from recent snowfall and warm weather.
Turned around due to avalanche danger from recent snowfall and warm weather.
Successful climb on a wonderful route
May 20th 2017 was a very pleasant day for a successful scramble for 2 leaders and 8 first-time scramblers. Challenging snow conditions made this a more difficult trip than usual.
Great site for self-rescue skills outside of the permit-only zone in Icicle.
Fishers Hornpipe Creek route - great alpine day; effort 7.5, beauty 9
Successful hike on a mild day on snow-packed trail with very capable group.
Amazing bird-focused guided hike through the Union Bay Natural Area. Identified 30 species (not just birds)
Cancelled due to NWAC Special Avalanche Advisory: very dangerous avalanche conditions expected. Lone Tree basin is very likely avy terrain.
Trail closed between Grand Prospect and East Peak due to logging.
Fantastic beach hike with very pleasant surprises!
The field trip included visits to the wetland ponds and Promontory Point, looking for resident and migratory birds. The group saw three kinds of swallows, nesting Pied-billed Grebes, Yellow-rumped and Wilson's warblers, Red-winged blackbirds, a nesting Cooper's Hawk among many other species.
A variety of wintry route conditions (as well changing weather) made for an interesting, educational, and memorable trip.
Terrific early season climb - snow on ridge and in the air made it feel like mountaineering
Great birding spot with lots of variety!