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awilsondc
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This report is the gift that keeps on giving! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for taking the time to write it all up. Man, that Hooker sunrise!  Looking forward to the rest!
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geyer
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 Wed Sep 04, 2019 7:14 pm |
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Day 5 updated!
| Lakes&Summits wrote: | | Fabulous pics and description. I was there Aug 8-15, but started at Green River Lakes and came out Big Sandy just as you were heading in!
It was epic. Fun to see some of the places you hit that we missed. But it's all amazing... |
That's awesome!! Which areas did you hit that we missed?
| Grannyhiker wrote: | | (Avatar is of the late Hysson at Marm's Lake in the southern Winds.) |
aww Hysson looks like a great companion. We didn't make it to Marm's
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Mtngirl717
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We just got back from 6 days in the Winds and also did the same route as you across Alpine Lakes Basin, over Alpine Lakes Pass and Indian Pass.
Glad to see that it wasn't just us who hated the miles of boulder hopping! That third lake especially was a pain in the butt to skirt around and took way longer than anticipated. The Knifepoint Glacier and its easy travel was definitely the highlight of the day.
What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
-Mary Oliver
What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
-Mary Oliver
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geyer
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geyer
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Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:27 pm |
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Day 6 added + maps of each day now included.
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cascadetraverser
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Really great TR. Appreciate you coming up with your own plan and executing it!
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geyer
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geyer
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Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:09 pm |
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Updated with Day 7 (which are some of my favorite pictures  )
Does anyone know why a few photos aren't loading? The URL is fine...
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D. Inscho
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D. Inscho
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| geyer wrote: | | Does anyone know why a few photos aren't loading? |
You probably exceeded your limit of landscape beauty 
Love the uncertainty in the narrative, and the DIY route/food. Inspirational.
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The key to a successful trip is to do the planning during work hours. -- John Muir
“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.” --Ed Abbey
http://david-inscho.smugmug.com/
The key to a successful trip is to do the planning during work hours. -- John Muir
“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.” --Ed Abbey
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grannyhiker
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Am I right that more is coming? As of Day 7 you're still in the alpine wilderness! Such awesome eye candy!
May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.--E.Abbey
May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.--E.Abbey
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geyer
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Tue Sep 17, 2019 12:37 pm |
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| Grannyhiker wrote: | | Am I right that more is coming? As of Day 7 you're still in the alpine wilderness! Such awesome eye candy! |
You are right! One last day I have to crank out when I get the time
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geyer
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geyer
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Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:02 pm |
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Day 8 is uploaded, which closes out this TR. Not many pictures from day 8 because I was thinking about that post-hike burger the whole time .
Soon you'll finally be able to log on to NWHikers and not see this TR at the top of the list because it is officially done 
On a related note, I'll be presenting a slideshow on this trip at NWPeaks Brewery in Ballard next Monday, September 23. The facebook event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/526599728114743 and I think the brewery wants people to RSVP using the eventbrite ticketing system for room capacity reasons.
Thanks everyone for reading and commenting!
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jjhaynes
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jjhaynes
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Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:16 pm |
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Fantastic trip report, thank you so much for posting! I am planning a high traverse for this summer and, like you, Mt. Hooker without backtracking is a must for me. Unlike you, I am attempting a north to south route. I was wondering whether you had any insight into descending from "Irish Pass" into the more northerly basin (which you mentioned you had wished you ascended). I can't find anyone else on the web who has made that descent so any info/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Eric Hansen
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Fabulous report. Sorry you had to skip Fremont. It's memorable
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geyer
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geyer
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Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:41 pm |
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| jjhaynes wrote: | | was wondering whether you had any insight into descending from "Irish Pass" into the more northerly basin (which you mentioned you had wished you ascended). |
From what I remember, it looked totally doable and no worse than Bonney Pass which is chossier compared to the larger boulders here. It's hard to remember if we got a good look at the lowest section of that slope, but I still think it would go. The snowfield shown on the map is mostly gone too. Also, the bonneville traverse was tedious.
Keep in mind that you're passing through a small corner of reservation land here
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canadug
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canadug
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Sat Feb 13, 2021 9:43 pm |
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Absolutely fabulous trip report.
Brought back some awesome memories.
Spent 10 days rock climbing in the Winds 25 years ago......We saw 10 people the whole time we were there. Fell so in love with the wildness of the Winds.
Hope to get back there this Fall.
Thanks so much.
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timberghost
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