An extended weekend of winter camping at Mount Rainier! Starting from Narada Falls, we set up a base camp on Mazama Ridge and had a day trip up to Panorama Point.
Attempt for Hex Mountain without trespassing. Encountered challenging terrain and snow conditions plus being short on time resulted in turnaround at 3900ft.
Enjoyed exploring the south side of this "geological knob" while getting a good workout!
Easy snowshoe trip with bright moonlight. Included Gold Creek Pond & Heli's Pond.
The walk route is Foster Island to Marsh Island to the Montlake Cut where we can see the original rowing boathouse from the movie "Boys in the Boat", out to the point along the Cut and back to Graham Visitors Center.
Seven of us had glorious January weather on Squak Mountain including great conversations and peeks through the fog at Debbie's View. Lots of people (and dogs) were out enjoying the dry weather. More please!
Eagles & pellucid water & chili & a springboard notch!
Amazing conditions - dry, sun breaks, no wind - for this January trip to two waterfalls. Five of us took a chance and, following 2 days without rain, we navigated the five stream crossings with no trouble. Some downed trees made us pause, otherwise, the trail is in pretty good shape.
Last 1k' was spectacular deep powder wonderland. Snowshoes & trekking poles needed. No crampons nor ice ax required.
The trail is much improved after the recent closure and updates. Stairs, bridges and more gravel on pathways in wet areas. The work is continuing.
A pleasant hike in the forest. We had a good time.
Intermediate Ice Climb of the French Slab route in the Ouray Backcountry
hike to a look out and breakfast. Day was very foggy so couldn't take advantage of the lookout. nicw walk thro the woods, lots of people out for a new years hike
The Olympia Mountaineers volunteered to clear a very popular local trail after December storms brought down trees and debris, making it difficult for hikers to enjoy.
Great mellow ski tour option. There are more trees/vegetation than it looks like on the satellite imagery but you can ski down the entire way on green/blue slopes except the last 100 feet to the summit which I booted down because I am still learning to ski. Low avalanche and tree well hazards compared to many other places that have semi-open slopes. https://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=2735718
A beautiful, partly sunny, uncrowded first hike of the year!
Beautiful sunny, dry, windless conditions for a New Year's Eve trip for a group of nine. Our route took us to Whittaker Peak, Shy Bear Pass, and Doughty Falls where we admired the new trail construction, stairs, railing, and bridge.