Sat, Jul 30, 2016
Trip of July 30, 2016: We made good time with no incidents and a strong enjoyable team. The only drawback was a few too many clouds on the summit, but this was made up for by the pleasant scrambling conditions, which the clouds kept from being unpleasantly hot.
Sat, Aug 6, 2016
A glorious day with stunning view of Mt Rainier, Mt Adams, and in the far distance, Mt Hood. Wildflowers and butterflies bountiful.
Fri, Aug 5, 2016
Excellent weather. Very few mosquitoes. We went up the standard route.
Wed, Aug 3, 2016 - Fri, Aug 5, 2016
Two night camp at Dewey Lake ; in on north side of Naches Peak loop, with dayhike to Cougar Lakes; out on south side of Naches Peak
Sat, Jul 30, 2016 - Sun, Jul 31, 2016
Huge traffic jam in front of Gate to National park caused 2 hours delay. High winds made us turn at around 12000 ft. Many other parties turned around with us.
Sun, Jul 31, 2016 - Mon, Aug 1, 2016
A beautiful and very strenuous four day alpine traverse (scramble, alpine climb, glacier climb) of ~14000' elevation gain and ~28 miles (~18 miles off trail) spanning July 29th through August 1st, 2016. Visited Tamanos, Main Cowlitz Chimney, and Little Tahoma carrying overnight packs most of the time.
Fri, Jul 29, 2016 - Sun, Jul 31, 2016
A strenuous three-day trip with a fit team.
Wed, Aug 3, 2016
Midweek after-hours hike.
Sun, Jul 31, 2016
Great trip. Nobody in sight, no snow, few bugs, wild flowers out.
Sat, Jul 30, 2016
Fantastic conditions, no snow, wild flowers out.
Sat, Jul 23, 2016 - Sun, Jul 24, 2016
We had a great climb of the Kautz, but the technical climbing took much longer than expected. Would consider a carry-over next time.
Sat, Jul 30, 2016
The area is beautiful and well worth the trip, and the climb is interesting and fun. The route description is a bit out of date; updates below.
Sat, Jul 30, 2016
Gained W ridge via SW gulley. Finished via the (squeeze) chimney described in SuperTopo.
Tue, Aug 2, 2016
Hiked to Park Butte lookout and returned on the Paul Scott Trail.
Tue, Aug 2, 2016
Successful climb of slippery slab
Sat, Jul 30, 2016
Perfect conditions, not too many climbers on route.
Sat, Jul 30, 2016 - Sun, Jul 31, 2016
Beautiful, clear day. Still good snow conditions, but deteriorating quickly with growing snow cups.
Sat, Jul 30, 2016 - Sun, Jul 31, 2016
Second highest peak in Washington, beautiful approach, and not too technical route on Mazama Glacier. Just be ready for the hoard of hikers coming up from the South side.
