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wildernessed viewbagger
Joined: 31 Oct 2004 Posts: 9275 | TRs | Pics Location: Wenatchee |
Location : NW of Entiat, Wa.
Access : SR 97 > Entiat River Rd. > Tommy Creek Rd. across Entiat River to end.
Maps : GTM – Plain
Stats: 13.5 mi, 3370', 9 hr.
Klone Peak June 07
Klone Peak 6820' Fall 2008
Steve, Kyled, and I made it to the Klone Peak TH after stopping (multiple times) to move fallen trees, and quite a few rocks and boulders along Tommy Creek Rd. It was like running a gauntlet.
We were on the trail shortly after 0800, and surprised with all the recent rain to find 3-5” of wet snow covering the area from the start . Our goal had been to do both Klone and Kelly Peaks, but it didn’t take me long with early postholing into “Cascade Concrete” , up to 2’ that given the conditions, we would need to scale back our ambitious journey, in fact the thought had entered my mind that maybe a highpoint would do, since I had been to Klone several years earlier with Steve , but we were there to bag a peak, and we were damn well going to do it, the views from the old lookout on Klone are spectacular, and to see the surrounding mountains adorned in early snow, worth the effort. I think .
Early section of Ghost Forest. Heading uphill to cut switchbacks. Increasing snow. Snowy ridge. Kyle and Steve breaking trail. Spur ridge leading to the East side of Klone Peak.
It’s seven miles to the base of Klone Peak from the TH, and it was relentless postholing in wet snow, but the skies were a clear blue, and it was warmer than NOAA’s forecast of 40 degrees at 6800’, after a little more than five hours we made it to Klone’s summit . Bomber!
Steve on the narrow ledge-like section of The Klone Peak trail. Kyle and Steve heading up the East side of Klone. Steve nearing Klones Summit.
The mountains were just hammered with recent snows, and the views incredible .
Crook Mtn. Mt. David (Background) Mt. David and ridgeline to Jonathan, Whittier, and Longfellow. Garland - Devils Smokestack - Top of 5th of July - Rampart Glacier Peak Duncan Hill / Ridge in the foreground. Saska Cardinal Peak Emerald Peak Pyramid Peak Dirtyface Peak with Mastiff and Howard in the background.
Pictures and lunch went fast, and we left all to quickly.
We headed back and our previously broken trail helped a lot, along with cutting the all to plentiful switchbacks where we could.
I was whipped , this wasn’t the first winter trip I had envisioned, but it’s kind of what happens every year, damn it was hard, eventually we made our way down to less snow, and surprisingly some areas that were covered with snow had melted away during the day. We walked a short while in the dark, our way illuminated by the surrounding snow.
And yet another great trip guys , thanks for sharing it with me, it looks like we will be doing a little more cramponing this fall / winter vs. last year.
Four Mile Ridge and Stormy from P-lot Saka-Emerald-Cardinal-Pyramid Peaks from ridge Near Klone looking back at a section of the ridge route Summit Pano 1 Glacier Peak Garland - Devils Smokestack - Rampart Summit Pano 2 Summit Pano 3 Duncan Ridge - Duncan Hil - Choral - Gopher - Saska - Emerald and NF Entiat Valley Entiat and Chelan Ridges Summit Pano 4
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kyle d Member
Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 521 | TRs | Pics Location: Ogden, UT |
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kyle d
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:51 pm
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Another great trip. The weather was excellent, but there was a little more snow than we were expecting.
Here are some more photos:
Clark to GP Clark from Klone Peak lookout as the snow begins to return for the winter Buck Maude Forest Sunset through the trees On the way Burned trees Maude to Spectacle Buttes Fernow Making our way through the snow The snow gets deeper The trail Almost there Lookout views Clark to Glacier Maude and 7FJ Evening2 Evening Nearing sunset
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Magellan Brutally Handsome
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 13116 | TRs | Pics Location: Inexorable descent |
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:54 pm
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This picture captures how I feel when heading downhill through snow. Strong work fellas.
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Get Out and Go Member
Joined: 13 Nov 2004 Posts: 2128 | TRs | Pics Location: Leavenworth |
"Winter Greetings" say you? Greeting Acknowledged!.....It's a 4-season year Nice stuff guys.
"These are the places you will find me hiding'...These are the places I will always go."
(Down in the Valley by The Head and The Heart)
"Sometimes you're happy. Sometimes you cry.
Half of me is ocean. Half of me is sky."
(Thanks, Tom Petty)
"These are the places you will find me hiding'...These are the places I will always go."
(Down in the Valley by The Head and The Heart)
"Sometimes you're happy. Sometimes you cry.
Half of me is ocean. Half of me is sky."
(Thanks, Tom Petty)
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Movenhike \m/..mmmmetal\m/
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 642 | TRs | Pics Location: Leavenworth, WA |
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Movenhike
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:13 pm
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Looks like it's been a four seasons month
"Make it your Friend" -John Bull
"Make it your Friend" -John Bull
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Get Out and Go Member
Joined: 13 Nov 2004 Posts: 2128 | TRs | Pics Location: Leavenworth |
The snow gets deeper
I took a second look at the pics....oooh man Reminds me, I have to make those mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving.
"These are the places you will find me hiding'...These are the places I will always go."
(Down in the Valley by The Head and The Heart)
"Sometimes you're happy. Sometimes you cry.
Half of me is ocean. Half of me is sky."
(Thanks, Tom Petty)
"These are the places you will find me hiding'...These are the places I will always go."
(Down in the Valley by The Head and The Heart)
"Sometimes you're happy. Sometimes you cry.
Half of me is ocean. Half of me is sky."
(Thanks, Tom Petty)
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wildernessed viewbagger
Joined: 31 Oct 2004 Posts: 9275 | TRs | Pics Location: Wenatchee |
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Jennifer S. Member
Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 228 | TRs | Pics Location: South Puget Sound |
Gorgeous! I love the evening and nearing sunset photos in particular.
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wildernessed viewbagger
Joined: 31 Oct 2004 Posts: 9275 | TRs | Pics Location: Wenatchee |
Jennifer S. wrote: | Gorgeous! I love the evening and nearing sunset photos in particular. |
Nice pics kyle, especially the black and whites that you usually include. I'm going to have to start doing some black and whites for that Ansel Adams feel.
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kyle d Member
Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 521 | TRs | Pics Location: Ogden, UT |
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kyle d
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Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:51 pm
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Thanks wildernessed and Jennifer S. To me it seems the black and whites add a little more texture to the snow.
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Schmidt Altitude Whippet Entourage
Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 803 | TRs | Pics Location: The Quah |
Another strong effort guys. "Cascade Concrete"
"Forest 101: These big wood stick things are called trees. The big rocks are called mountains, and the little rocks are their babies." Elliott from Open Season
"Forest 101: These big wood stick things are called trees. The big rocks are called mountains, and the little rocks are their babies." Elliott from Open Season
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Justus S. Member
Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 1298 | TRs | Pics Location: WA |
It is great to see another report from you guys.
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wildernessed viewbagger
Joined: 31 Oct 2004 Posts: 9275 | TRs | Pics Location: Wenatchee |
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Sabahsboy Member
Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 2484 | TRs | Pics Location: SW Sno County |
kyled, love your transfer to B&W photos...classic and very successful. I checked out info on your camera, as well as "wildernessed" camera...both show great promise for an aspiring photo nut! My point and shoot is great but I love the capabilities yof our (both of yours') cameras.
The selected scenes are outstanding and truly make me (and any back country enthusiast) get all excited (foam at the mouth? Well...not yet!) to visit the site. For readers, do check out the referred trip to Klone of June 2007. Meantime, I will plan on a visit in 2009, and pray that no bad angels revisit my health....
Great job on this trip and report...and fabulous photos!
BTW, many years ago (decades, even) I backpacked much of the country seen in the set of photos...and I really do not recall all the magnificence these photos display. However, don't put off the place and the many routes and trails....all are most rewarding.
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