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neek
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Joined: 12 Sep 2011
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Location: Seattle, WA
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Apparently you do not appreciate the fine art of poodle-kicking!
If you want to hike Pugh without crowds, you've missed the boat on that one. On weekends at least. |
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Chief Joseph
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Joined: 10 Nov 2007
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Location: What Verlot Forgot.
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I am retired, so I can pick my spots. What I want is a clear day, but not too hot.
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Navy salad
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Joined: 09 Sep 2008
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Location: Woodinville
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| Chief Joseph wrote: |
| I am retired, so I can pick my spots. What I want is a clear day, but not too hot. |
Me too, although I add one more stipulation: Not on the weekend or a holiday! |
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Chief Joseph
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Location: What Verlot Forgot.
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I really want to do the Bald Eagle loop hike and stay at Blue lake the second and 3rd days and hike out the 4th, probably mid to late July.
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InFlight
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Joined: 20 May 2015
Posts: 594 | TRs
Location: Seattle area
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The I90 corridor is for day hiking only, all the trailheads are over run. I generally prefer overnights and extended trips on the east side of Rainier ( Goat Rocks, William Douglas, Norse Peak).
I’m running one time in eight years for the enchantments lottery, obviously a too popular hiking area.
Benchmark Mountain area is another favorite.
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kvpair
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Joined: 18 Apr 2018
Posts: 76 | TRs
Location: Sammamish
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In terms of I-90 hikes, I've always been able to avoid hordes by combining two strategies: Hike weekdays (Thursday is empirically ideal) and hike after 4 PM. Went up Mt Washington last evening and there were zero people going up and at the top. Wonderful sunset too with all sorts of purples and reds.
Only needed headlamps after getting to the Owl spot. Unfortunately no-one had abandoned a kickable poodle and yoga leggings were nowhere to be seen |
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schifferj
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Joined: 07 Mar 2015
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Location: Inland Empire
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1. Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
2. Eagle Cap Wilderness
3. Sawtooth Wilderness
4. Seven Devils (Hell's Canyon National Rec Area)
5. Cabinet Mountains Wilderness
Obviously that list speaks to the fact that I do not live on the west side of Washington. I'd put the Enchantment Lakes somewhere near the top of this list except for the fact that I haven't been able to draw a permit there in 15 years! |
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olderthanIusedtobe
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Joined: 05 Sep 2011
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Location: Shoreline
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| schifferj wrote: |
1. Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
2. Eagle Cap Wilderness
3. Sawtooth Wilderness
4. Seven Devils (Hell's Canyon National Rec Area)
5. Cabinet Mountains Wilderness |
Nice list, that should keep you busy for quite a while. Absaroka-Beartooth in particular is huge. If you run out of things to do you can throw the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness on your list. I'd recommend the Bighorn Crags area in particular. |
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schifferj
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| olderthanIusedtobe wrote: |
| Nice list, that should keep you busy for quite a while. Absaroka-Beartooth in particular is huge. If you run out of things to do you can throw the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness on your list. I'd recommend the Bighorn Crags area in particular. |
I've actually been to all of them; The Cabinets, Eagle Cap, and Seven Devils many, many times. I came into the Beartooth from the south through Cooke City Mt to do a ropeless climb of Granite Peak. You're right, the Beartooth is huge and for the most part pretty lonesome. |
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Joseph
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Joined: 13 Jun 2018
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Location: Seattle
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| BigBrunyon wrote: |
| Mt Si SUCKS!!! that's a bad hike I HATE that one!!! |
Mt Si is my favorite ! I can't wait to go up there again and take some selfies and post them on instragram. First I have to get some tattoos and dye my hair pink. And get a dog. |
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olderthanIusedtobe
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| schifferj wrote: |
| I've actually been to all of them; The Cabinets, Eagle Cap, and Seven Devils many, many times. I came into the Beartooth from the south through Cooke City Mt to do a ropeless climb of Granite Peak. You're right, the Beartooth is huge and for the most part pretty lonesome. |
Nice. I did Granite Peak from the north, camped at Froze To Death Plateau. I've enjoyed several excursions in the Beartooths. |
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mike
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| BigBrunyon wrote: |
| Mt Si SUCKS!!! |
It was OK when I drove up.  |
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Malachai Constant
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Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny
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1. K2
2. Everest
3.Cho Oyu
4. Annapurna
5. Squak
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Chief Joseph
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Joined: 10 Nov 2007
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Location: What Verlot Forgot.
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| Malachai Constant wrote: |
1. K2
2. Everest
3.Cho Oyu
4. Annapurna
5. Squak |
I would do Annapurna first, then you will likely be dead and not have to worry about the rest.
BTW, wtf is this "Squak"?
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RichP
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Joined: 13 Jul 2006
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Location: Moscow, Id.
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| Chief Joseph wrote: |
| BTW, wtf is this "Squak"? |
It's one of the 8000 meter summits of the Issaquah Alps.
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