Clark Mountain/Walrus Glacier
Tue, Jul 5, 2016 - Mon, Jul 4, 2016
Tough trip in poor conditions despite a decent forecast; PNW weather strikes again! But, we were glad to be safe and successful.
Tough trip in poor conditions despite a decent forecast; PNW weather strikes again! But, we were glad to be safe and successful.
A nice 7.5 hour day of 1/3 old trail and 2/3 forest tromping.
High winds forced turnaround at camp.
Trail fairly clear of snow and has a nice gradual incline. Trail is in good condition.
A classic trip through beautiful but exposed waters. We went up the western side of Cattle pass in some very active water.
Great weekend of sailing and fireworks. Good cruising practice too.
3JUL2016 successful trip. More snow than anticipated so ice axe and boots advised. Run out second pitch to corner before building second anchor. Don't use rappel anchor as communication is impossible.
A nice dry and somewhat foggy day for a 4th of July hike and scramble. A flag greeted us atop Bearhead Peak.
3-day trip to Waptus and Deep Lakes on 4th of July weekend
All went well. Saw three sea otters---take good binoculars---and one land otter. Lots of eagles. No logistical problems
This is a Grade III+, 5.8 climb according to SuperTopo. You could probably do it in a day, but much more fun with a bivy!
A successful 2 day scramble of Snowking via Kindy Ridge
Strenuous/beautiful scramble of ~15 miles/~5300' to summits of 3rd/2nd Burroughs, and Skyscraper Mountain from White River Campground.
Pinnacle; mixed rock, cautious climbing, helmet required. Castle; solid rock, short
4 day outing to Spickard and Redoubt. Successful summit of Spickard but we skipped Redoubt due to weather and shortened the trip to 3 days.
Successful summit of Argonaut with some short challenges due to conditions.
Great climb and just as fun as advertised.