True Winter scramble - Ice Axe, Helmet, Spikes. Trip to a fire lookout and a peak in the same trip!
Beautiful day in the mountains- despite "heavy, wet and deep snow" in the Teanaway region
Fabulous group of 12 journeyed to Olallie and Talapus Lakes from Exit 47. We encountered snow and ice from the Pratt-Olallie junction and everyone appreciated having microspikes and poles. A barred owl, varied thrushes, Pacific wrens, ravens, and Canada jays added to the enjoyment.
Lovely early season weather at Vantage!
An easy class 2 run with one class 3 rapid and another class 2+ rapid at 1930 CFS on the McKenna gauge. Easy shuttle with lots of parking both at the put-in and the take-out.
Spring skiing isn't unheard of late February and early March in the PNW as our group worked through shedding the layers of winter while soaking up the changing angle of the sun. Lost Lake is just off the freeway but appears like a trip to the craters of the moon.
At 1940 CFS a fun level, fairly quick moving. 1200-1500 is probably the sweet spot for this reach with the most fun play spots and clean lines.
We walked a scenic loop route on Queen Anne including many of the Parks and historic neighborhoods . The route had viewpoints of downtown Seattle , Mt. Rainier , Magnolia , Elliot Bay , and the Olympics.
City of Newcastle TH to Cougar Mtn Park for our 4th conditioning hike. Brief stop at new Ford Slope Mine kiosk for a bit of history.
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Glorious blue bird day scramble of Mount Margaret.
Besides snowrec.org, kongsbergers.org, https://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/nordic-skiing, and various state sites, unfortunately, Facebook is an important source for pre trip info. Esp. CCWRC's Facebook page.
Hike for 20-30 somethings at a local park along the Tolt River.
Another gorgeous day at the Loup!
Two of us enjoyed a private trip to photograph 43 bird species despite thick fog that burned off just as we were leaving. We enjoyed time with a ruby-crowned kinglet, more wood ducks than I've ever seen in one spot, green-winged teals, canvasbacks, and 18 Wilson's snipes.
Late winter escape to sunny El Potrero Chico!
A group from Everett, Olympia, and Tacoma enjoyed a challenging day on the trails in perfect snow conditions; we were able to ski most of White Pass Nordic Center, and would recommend this area to anyone who hasn't been!
Great forest/ urban hike. Well marked and cared for. Lots of things in nature to see
Pleasant walk through area of magnificent homes overlooking Lake Washington.
The forecast front was significantly delayed, so conditions for the paddle were SKII rather than the expected SKIV-V. It turned out to be a very pleasant paddle with very little wind and light overcast.