Amy Weber
Scrambling
Turned Around
A rare visit to Falls Creek Falls and majestic winter views of Willis Wall on the northern aspect of Mount Rainier.
A very enjoyable scramble on a nice day with good views. Students did well with challenging conditions (lots of unconsolidated snow on steep terrain).
Knowing that cornices would prevent us from reaching the summit, we embarked on this trip anyway, knowing that the lake and ridge run are gorgeous.
Weather dry, cool underneath canopy of trees, trail moist but not muddy/wet, did not scramble to base of falls. HAZARD: a washout about 20 yards across was almost impossible to traverse.
Seattle Student Scramble of Sat. April 15, 2017: The snow continues to accumulate and remains unconsolidated/posthole-y. Accordingly, this was a snowshoe trip all the way from bottom to top to bottom again. There was no snow suitable for practicing ice ax arrest, glissade, or ice ax in-balance snow travel, but the students gained considerable experience with placing their snowshoes on steep terrain and were able to ably perform the snowshoe equivalent of plunge-stepping. This trip qualifies for a Snow graduation credit for all students. Thanks to Bill Borom for the assistant lead!
A successful hike to Lake 22 despite compact snow on the trail.
A pleasant snowshoe trip up the Jolly Mountain Rd to Sasse Ridge.
Another great Seattle Stairways walk, our 11th of 25 planned. Left TH at 6pm and returned at 8:30 with headlamps including a bathroom break in Northgate Mall. Top feature was the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel behind the Mall. And, as ever, the company. Quieter streets on the return but the initial descent into the TCrk waterway is dramatic. All streets, walks, paths and stairs were in good shape. Many crossings unguarded by lights, signs or zebra strikes -- full attention is needed.
A great group and favorable weather and snow conditions helped us achieve the summit
Change of launch plan yielded more miles on a beautiful day to be on the water. Lots of porpoises, fish and birds.
Successful, able to complete objectives of the first training sail. Wind was light for the most part, but able to sail through all points of sail with students getting experience driving and trimming.
Did 3 hr. sail on Relentless. Afterwards took 3 students on sail on S.P. for 3 hrs.
Challenging winter scramble due to steepness and snow conditions. Out of all mountains in the Lake Cushman area, Copper Mountain is the easiest to mitigate avalanche terrain.
nice trip. Good, strong, prepared group. Well organized by leader. I think the mileage is closer to 10 miles (not 8) based on caltopo map website Thanks to Bryan for leading this great trip!
Days of rain gave way to a blustery warm sunny day along the beach. Started from the blockhouse and had a fun trip.
