Transit to Poulsbo for Viking Days 3rd of July fireworks, then to Port of Kingston/Appletree Cove, for 4th of July fireworks.
Transited from Union Bay, through the Ballard Locks, to Edmonds.
Transit from Edmonds to Lake Washington. With stops at Union Bay, Maydenbauer Bay, and Carillon Point.
Misty day with lots of ripe blueberries. We spotted 6 mountain goats on a nearby hillside.
Beautiful area and definitely worth the hike. Be prepared for variable weather. Was quite chilly up there, 41 degrees, with fog and mild breeze. The road is rough/washboard surfaced so choose one's transport vehicle with that in mind.
Seattle Branch hike to summits of Mt. Beljica and Gobblers Knob with 6 hikers starting from the Lake Christine trailhead.
Turned Around
Good weather. We were diverted to Joyce due to a wreck on Hwy 101, so we diverted to the Spruce Railroad and hiked for an hour on Lake Crescent until wreck was cleared and 101 reopened.
A successful climb on August 27-28th with two rope leads and three Basic students.
A successful climb on August 27-28th with two rope leads and three Basic students.
This was an after hours hike, gaining 500' in 4 hours of travel.
Trip report available on request. Email lajbkayak@yahoo.com
Fantastic views on the this trip, but some of the approach is rough. Get important info on correction to summit route.
Long hike through the PCT brings you to an other-worldly martian wasteland on your approach to Washington's most remote peak. Difficult hike in, dangerous crevasse conditions, beautiful mountain.
Combo climb with strong group of climbers.