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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16092 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
Dis day Dan, Drew, Dave, Damom, Dale, Daniel and Don deemed desirable doing a dayhike. Did dey decide Deception? Defiance? Dania? Denny? Davis? Dispair? Devis? Damnation? No they picked Bandera so Mark, Yet, Nikolai, Andrew, Larry, Chris ,Steve, Harry, Blake and Steve N. all showed up. Leaving from home gave me a bit of a head start and the road is developing some good potholes to keep you awake and the road to Talapus has been "Eco blocked" about 10 yards in. The road trail is in fine shape but there are flags calling for work. Mason Creek was in fine formMason Creek 2
The trail led to switchbacks and the first view of Rainier and McClellan's Butte.Butte Zoom
The route is clear of snow the whole way. On top I ran into Larry who pointed out a couple deer one of which did not move. We wondered if it was dead but then it looked at us."Dead Deer"
moving on to the obligatory summit panRainier view Rainier View Zoom McCellans Butte Valley View
There were some nice view down the valley toward town too early to be sunsetsSeattle view 2 Seattle View
soon enough the whole gang arrivedCrowded Summit
Ihis included Damon who brought a bottle of fine Ouzo complete with Greek fisherman's hat which he generously shared. We all proceeded off the peak. Several of us for some strange reason felt like dancing to the sounds of Zorba but decided to run down the trail. This made quick work of the long road trail. Still having energy we debauched to the NBBAG for dinner.NBBAG 2 NBBAG 1
There 3K
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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Yet Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2634 | TRs | Pics Location: Happily Ever After |
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Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:46 am
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Congrats on your 3K!
A mighty fine TR, mighty fine hike, mighty fine views, everything's mighty fine!
High five!
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slood Daffy Hiker
Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 235 | TRs | Pics Location: Kent, WA |
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Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:58 am
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My regular Thursday hiking group also hit Bandera last night. We got to the top just after Larry (and Digger), where he warned us of the crowd to follow. (And thanks for pointing out the deer, Larry.) I've been hiking on Thursday evenings with my group for around 8 years, and I believe this is the first time we've crossed paths with TNAB. We headed down as the crowd started arriving, saying "hi" as we passed. It was nice to finally see in real life some of the folks I've seen in pics here. (We also hit the NBBAG for after-hike grub. Love the Trail Burger.)
Cheers,
slood
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Yet Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2634 | TRs | Pics Location: Happily Ever After |
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Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:00 am
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Hi slood! It was nice running into you on the trail.
Too funny being recognized as the brownie lady by random strangers.
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trailjunky Backcountry Bumpkin'
Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Posts: 1124 | TRs | Pics Location: timberline |
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Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:04 am
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Love that sunset shot of the Seattle skyline with the Olympics in the background.
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ADrewzki Snow angels are hot
Joined: 27 Apr 2007 Posts: 188 | TRs | Pics Location: Denver |
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Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:24 pm
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Ah, looks like there was a huge crowd this time!! Sorry I had to miss out. Maybe next week if all goes well and I have the time.
Yet-you are the brownie lady.
How come Don put the TR up this time? Not happy with Mark's promptness?
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Yet Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2634 | TRs | Pics Location: Happily Ever After |
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Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:27 pm
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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16092 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
I asked Mark so I could have a memorable 3K
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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Mesahchie Mark A Lerxst
Joined: 10 May 2005 Posts: 700 | TRs | Pics Location: In Wonderland |
Excellent TR, MC - thanks and happy 3k!
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slood Daffy Hiker
Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 235 | TRs | Pics Location: Kent, WA |
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Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:35 pm
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Yet wrote: | Too funny being recognized as the brownie lady. |
Hey, brownies are cool. (Except when they're fresh from the oven; then they're hot.) As reputations go, you could do a lot worse.
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Mesahchie Mark A Lerxst
Joined: 10 May 2005 Posts: 700 | TRs | Pics Location: In Wonderland |
Couple more pics...What's different about this picture? Group Shot Two How many TNAB'ers can you count? Lil Tahoma's got some cloud cover
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Tread Well Member
Joined: 07 May 2007 Posts: 11 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellevue |
Ouzo, wine, Yukon Jack, beer and a a stroll up Bandera. GOD, I LOVE TNAB!!!!
FYI, I have the GPS track for this hike. If you want it, let me know.
I'll drink to that.
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There is something that you don't see every day.
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The route Map.
Bandera Mountain
Yet arrives.
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Thanks
DS
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yukon222 Member
Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 1893 | TRs | Pics
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Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:47 pm
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A few more pictures to jog the memories of a great evening hike!lower trail.jpg weird cattail?.jpg heather.jpg mason lake.jpg north summit view.jpg rainier float.jpg karate kid.jpg seattle water.jpg sunset stump.jpg upper hillside.jpg
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dicey custom title
Joined: 11 May 2004 Posts: 2870 | TRs | Pics Location: giving cornices a wider berth |
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Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:02 pm
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Tread Well wrote: | There is something that you don't see every day.
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Nice
Sorry I missed it - stupid work!
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Tazz Member
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 7902 | TRs | Pics
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Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:06 pm
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Wow yes dicey!! that shot is cool!! I didn't click it till now and wow!! nice work Treadwell!!!
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