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kitya
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PostSun Nov 25, 2018 5:08 pm 
Moolock 24 nov 2018. This hike is often praised for the views, but as usual for me in Middle Fork area I didn't get to see any (previously I snowshoed West Green, South Bessemer etc. - and every time there was barely any visibility). The snow level is pretty high, a few inches of snow at around 3000 ft, but there was no need for snowshoes until around 4000 ft. No human footprints, but lots of deer and bunnies. I have never seen so many bunny prints, looked like they had a huge gathering the night before. The road part is boring and tedious, but it does get better - higher up portion of the road seems to be not used anymore and is now so overgrown, I actually lost where the road is in places. Trees are getting bigger too. Not sure if it means more logging soon or they will finally let this mountain return to a more natural state. Snow is very unconsolidated and going was slow. The last scramble part is very steep. Previous trip reports seem to indicate going up boulder field, but there is not enough snow on the field yet and falling through into boulders is not fun. I went through the trees instead and had to crawl/veggie belay with Cookie in some places. 15 miles, 4560 feet gain. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3183461192

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Malachai Constant
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PostFri Nov 30, 2018 7:50 am 
Old trail on Si no snow no people all the way to top. Saw a couple folks on way down.

"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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PostMon Dec 10, 2018 9:57 am 
I HUCK TO LODGE LAKE YESTERDAY. WAS UP AT LODGE

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PostSat Dec 22, 2018 3:31 pm 
Was going to do a quick hike up to Bridal Veil Falls but got curious about the new logging area a short way up the trail and went up there instead. ok views toward Gunn, North Index, Town Wall from the new roads. They did a reasonable job covering the start of the road with debris so no one was going up this road.
Toward Gunn
Toward Gunn
Gunn
Gunn
North Index
North Index
Baring
Baring

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PostFri Dec 28, 2018 11:15 am 
On a visit to Seattle for the holidays I did a couple of local hikes with my daughter now that she is old enough (4) and willing to put in some miles and elevation. Little Si 12-24-18
Still fresh and full of energy.
Still fresh and full of energy.
Trailhead map.
Trailhead map.
Last bit to the top. The inspiration was a piece of chocolate at the summit which I hid before she got there.
Last bit to the top. The inspiration was a piece of chocolate at the summit which I hid before she got there.
Con mami.
Con mami.
Fuller Mtn.
Fuller Mtn.
Maury Island Marine Park 12-27-18
Over a mile of public beach.
Over a mile of public beach.
Madrone forest is common in this part of the world.
Madrone forest is common in this part of the world.
Beach from camping area.
Beach from camping area.
Shipping lane to Port of Tacoma.
Shipping lane to Port of Tacoma.
Gated gravel access road down to the beach.
Gated gravel access road down to the beach.
Sign at overlook above.
Sign at overlook above.
The highpoint of Maury Island, 492.' Of course I had to tag it.
The highpoint of Maury Island, 492.' Of course I had to tag it.
View from overlook on SW 248th St. A one-mile trail leads down to the beach from here as well. There is a good view of Mt Rainier when it's not cloudy.
View from overlook on SW 248th St. A one-mile trail leads down to the beach from here as well. There is a good view of Mt Rainier when it's not cloudy.

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PostMon Dec 31, 2018 4:45 am 
Coal Creek, Doughty and Far County Falls 12-30-18. Hey at least it isn't Tiger again....
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Track Log 6.75 miles Around 1100 feet in gain
Track Log 6.75 miles Around 1100 feet in gain

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PostMon Dec 31, 2018 6:54 pm 
Went to Shaw Lake with Triciaann and Hiking Partner today.
Shaw Lake   12/31/18
Shaw Lake 12/31/18
Shaw Lake   12/31/18
Shaw Lake 12/31/18
Shaw Lake   12/31/18
Shaw Lake 12/31/18
Shaw Lake   12/31/18
Shaw Lake 12/31/18
Shaw Lake  12/31/18
Shaw Lake 12/31/18
Happy New Year to all my NWHikers friends!

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PostMon Jan 28, 2019 6:53 pm 
Methow Valley XC Skiing 1/24/ - 1/27/2019 1/24- Short ski trip on the Mazama Trails
barb skiing
barb skiing
trying out my new skis
trying out my new skis
Mazama trails
Mazama trails
Mazama-route
Mazama-route
1/25 - MVCT Browns Farm toward Winthrop
MVCT views near Browns Farm
MVCT views near Browns Farm
MVCT views near Browns Farm
MVCT views near Browns Farm
Barb skiing on MVCT
Barb skiing on MVCT
MVCT views near Browns Farm
MVCT views near Browns Farm
MVCT-route
MVCT-route
1/26 - Early Winter trails We skied this loop counter clockwise on the River Run, Methow, Casssel Cutoff and Jack's trail
Barb sking toward Cow Beach warming hut
Barb sking toward Cow Beach warming hut
early winters views
early winters views
Goat Wall
Goat Wall
Cow Beach warming hut
Cow Beach warming hut
Early-Winters-route
Early-Winters-route
1/27 - Sun Mountain Thompson road, little wolf, crisscross overland figure 8, Little Wolf, homestead, Sunnyside, Beaver pond loop
barb on overland trail
barb on overland trail
skiing overland trail
skiing overland trail
skiing sunnyside trail
skiing sunnyside trail
view from sun mountain lodge
view from sun mountain lodge
sun-mtn-route
sun-mtn-route

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PostMon Mar 04, 2019 10:40 pm 
Tried to climb Hinman this weekend but we didn't like the snow conditions, turned around at Opal Lake. There's a good trench up the Necklace Valley trail now. We were able to drive to within 1/2 mile of the TH with 4WD.
Opal Lake looking towards La Bohn Gap
Opal Lake looking towards La Bohn Gap

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PostSat Mar 16, 2019 4:58 pm 
I returned to Green Gulch in The Chief Joseph Wildlife Area south of Asotin again today. I forgot my lunch so it was a shorter hike than expected. Still quite a bit of snow in the upper canyon area but it should be melting soon as temps were in the 60's when I got back to the car.
Green Gulch.
Green Gulch.
Point 2814.
Point 2814.
Mt Wilson.
Mt Wilson.
The Grande Ronde River.
The Grande Ronde River.
Across Joseph Creek.
Across Joseph Creek.
Point 4148.
Point 4148.
The ridge I'm walking back down to the mouth of Green Gulch.
The ridge I'm walking back down to the mouth of Green Gulch.
A lone tree on the way down from Point 2814.
A lone tree on the way down from Point 2814.
Joseph Creek and the mouth of Green Gulch.
Joseph Creek and the mouth of Green Gulch.
Trailhead.
Trailhead.

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PostMon Mar 18, 2019 9:02 pm 
I hiked Mt. Rose (ONP) yesterday. I stopped at Potlatch State Park along the way because it looked pretty with dawn colors. Snow started at around the 2000 ft mark. Microspikes were fine for me (early am) but the snow was getting very soft on my way down. It felt good to push hard for the first time in months, and to not have to carry a bunch of crap with me. Photography slowed me down a tad. 94' up 55' down.
Potlatch State Park1
Potlatch State Park1
Potlatch State Park 2
Potlatch State Park 2
Potlatch State Park 3
Potlatch State Park 3
Potlatch State Park 4
Potlatch State Park 4
Potlatch State Park 5
Potlatch State Park 5
Rose, Copper, Ellinor, Washington
Rose, Copper, Ellinor, Washington
golden stumps
golden stumps
flight
flight
waterfall
waterfall
illuminated
illuminated
trail
trail
summit
summit
pillow
pillow
burnt
burnt
lake
lake
panorama
panorama

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Michael Lewis
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PostThu Mar 28, 2019 10:59 pm 
Josh heading out for views
Josh heading out for views
Josh ascending RR grade
Josh ascending RR grade
Looking down RR grade
Looking down RR grade
Deming Pano
Deming Pano

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PostFri Mar 29, 2019 9:04 pm 
Good to see a TR from you guys! Today we made a quick trip up the Icicle Ridge Trail. It was great to feel some of that Eastern Washington sun wash the mildew off. lol.gif
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
Instead of going to the viewpoint that everyone goes to,we turned left and made our way through snow along the ridge trail.
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
Icicle Ridge Trail 3/29/19
The postholing became too annoying so we bailed and went down to Blewett Brewery for pizza. hungry.gif

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PostFri Mar 29, 2019 9:18 pm 
Nice! Been pretty sunny over here in Idaho too...soon back to the gloom of WWa...lol. Good report And pics!

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PostThu Apr 25, 2019 7:38 pm 
Mailbox, no snow until summit for half a dozen steps. A nice flowers by Creek trilliums, wood violets, and bleeding hearts.

"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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