Highly recommend this loop if you’re looking for a classic Olympic backpacking trip without big climbs but with big scenery, and ancient secrets.
Spectacular 2-day climb of Snowfield Peak above the clouds.
We had a nice weather day with a great group for an outing on The Tooth.
It had been a long day but we were all satisfied that it had been well spent in good company on beautiful Hammersley Inlet!
I led a group of 7 CHS-1 students on a beautiful early morning hike with 16 bird species, 3 dozen rescued slugs, an encounter with a geocacher, and we were down to the cars by noon. Doesn't get any better!
Two-day climb of Mt Daniel via the Lynch Glacier.
Climbed the Classic Route on Unicorn Peak in great conditions. Summit has a brand new register.
This is a premier spring scramble. The lollipop route we took offered grand views of jagged snowy mountains in all directions.
A fantastic climb and a successful first summit for a strong group of Everett Basic students up Mt. Baker via Coleman-Deming route.
Successful summit of Mount Baker via the Coleman-Deming route with the Everett Mountaineers as the graduation climb for BCC. Camped at Black Buttes (7,150 ft) after a whiteout approach on Saturday; summited Sunday morning in clear, cold conditions with firm snow and minimal wind. Glacier travel was straightforward on excellent firm snow; total time from camp to summit was 5 hours.
This scramble had it all (except for glissades). A peaceful forest walk, gorgeous views, steep snow, fun rock, great company.
Little Si is a nice short hike with 1,200 feet of elevation gain to a nice lookout of the Snoqualmie Valley. Parking lots were full and there were many visitors on the trail, but there was still plenty of space to share a group snack at the top.
A Lacey city park in a greenbelt flanked by a golf course and suburban subdivision provides a surprisingly woodsy walk and a touch of history. 2.5 miles and 100' elevation gain according to Caltopo app on a cell phone.
Two nights and three days at Big Log camp on N Fork Skokomish trail. Day hike to Flapjack Lakes.
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Excellent snow scramble to Alta Mountain. Had the place to ourselves!
A superior showing by 6 CHS-1 participants, averaging 2.5 mph moving pace / 2.2 overall including a 35-minute Lipsy Lake visit where climbers wowed us above the lake. 7:10-12:15 meant lots of dogs and 35-40 people coming IN as we finished.
Good intro to surf for new or experienced kayakers.
