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Kellbell Member
Joined: 01 Oct 2011 Posts: 580 | TRs | Pics
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Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:53 pm
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But I'm doing it anyway. If I'm going to go to the trouble of writing a blog post, I might as well share it. It's a crazy busy trail, yes; but as long as you know what you're in for and are prepared to pass if there is no parking, then why not?
http://slowesthiker.com/blog/lake-22/
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Nancyann Member
Joined: 28 Jul 2013 Posts: 2313 | TRs | Pics Location: Sultan Basin |
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Nancyann
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Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:39 pm
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I think this is the first actual trip report on NWHikers I’ve seen for Lake 22 since 2017! Usually it’s only mentioned in annoyance due to the parking overflow out onto the MLH.
Sorry to read about your Lexi girl, Kellbell.
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Bootpathguy Member
Joined: 18 Jun 2015 Posts: 1787 | TRs | Pics Location: United States |
I think I went to lake 22 once, but I can't actually remember
Experience is what'cha get, when you get what'cha don't want
Experience is what'cha get, when you get what'cha don't want
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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
This time of the year there are only like 3 hikes from the Verlot side of the MLH, so it will remain crowded all winter. I wonder how many people even realize the winter avalanche danger on this hike?
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Be thankful that you can get out anywhere! The minute you lose that abillity youre going to realize how precious each trip was/is!
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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kitya Fortune Cookie
Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Posts: 842 | TRs | Pics Location: Duvall, WA |
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kitya
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Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:53 am
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Very sorry to hear about Lexi
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Anne Elk BrontosaurusTheorist
Joined: 07 Sep 2018 Posts: 2410 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Anne Elk
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Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:43 pm
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An old favorite trail - back when you'd only see a few people on the right days. I used to love the sections along the creek, and the large trees on the lower trail. But I don't recall any part where you had to do a "root ascent" with a rope aid, Kellbell. Has the trail become that degraded? Chief Joseph wrote: | I wonder how many people even realize the winter avalanche danger on this hike? |
Indeed. I was shocked when I first read about it. There's a detailed report of the 2008 incident here with maps and photos (PDF download only).
"There are yahoos out there. It’s why we can’t have nice things." - Tom Mahood
"There are yahoos out there. It’s why we can’t have nice things." - Tom Mahood
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babylero Member
Joined: 09 Oct 2020 Posts: 94 | TRs | Pics Location: Tacoma |
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babylero
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Fri Jan 01, 2021 8:07 pm
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There was a slide on the trail back in October I think the rope was put in to make the cut up the switchback less dangerous.
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Downhill Member
Joined: 30 Jul 2018 Posts: 340 | TRs | Pics Location: Leavenworth |
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Downhill
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Fri Jan 01, 2021 9:30 pm
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Kellbell
Don't be embarrassed, I'm glad you posted your TR and link. Getting out anywhere is great - and this time of year, the options are limited. I'm not sure I will get to Lake 22 anytime soon, so viewing your TR was nice for me to check it out.
Thanks for posting!
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