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kleet meat tornado
Joined: 06 Feb 2002 Posts: 5303 | TRs | Pics Location: O no they dih ent |
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Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:39 pm
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H. Hound, ree, and I met in North Bend at 7 AM, where we decided we’d give Crawford a shot, even though H. Hound had been there less than a month ago. We were marching down the MF trail at about 9, and soon reached the jump-off point. Here we decided to try a different cross-country route than H. Hound usually takes. We found a boot path, which lasted all of about 50 yards. We eventually finished brush-bashing and emerged on flat ground at Crawford’s outlet at about 12:45. There’s still a fair amount of snow in the basin, but we found a nice shady spot for lunch and enjoyed the views of a beautiful lake. We had plenty of company with the skeeters and biting flies, but they weren't too bothersome.
Waterfall on x-c route Bears Breast and Dutch Miller Gap Crawford Lake
After lunch, we decided to head up the ridge at the north end of the lake to get some views and so H. Hound could do some recon on the route to Iron Cap Lake. We reached the top of the ridge at about 2:30, and we were really glad we’d climbed the extra mile and 800’ because the views were awesome from that vantage point. We could see Baker, Glacier Peak, Rainier and the Olympics, as well as Overcoat, Summit Chief, Chetwoot, Angeline, and Big Heart. We hung out for a short time, then headed back down.
Crawford Lake And Overcoat from partway up ridge Big Heart and Angeline
We took H. Hound’s 'normal' route back down, though it is not exactly a walk in the park, either. We got back to the TH at about 6:30 and compared bug bites, sunburn and lacerations on the trip back.
1 label Above Chetwoot Lake, looking west Overcoat and Crawford, looking south
Counted four SUVs at the TH but saw no one the entire day.
Trip Stats: 10 miles R/T, 3000’ elevation gain.
A fuxk, why do I not give one?
A fuxk, why do I not give one?
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Nice pics Kleetster. Thanks.
"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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ragman and rodman Member
Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 1219 | TRs | Pics Location: http://rgervin.com/ |
In your pictures... peak 6245 is Tourmaline Peak... the peak at the end of your Chetwoot pic is Wild Goat Peak (6305')...
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Gotta love ole Angeline lake. She's one of my faves. Looks like she's back up to normal lake level too. She was down 10-15+' last time I was there.
"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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ree Member
Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Posts: 4399 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:41 pm
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Here's some more pictures from the day.
On H.Hound's previous thread, I inquired if the steepness he described was like the LaBohn outlet. I saw for myself that it was, and he wasn't kidding about how slippery it was in the duff. At least at LB outlet you had some rocks for footholds... Here there's just a few shrubs here and there, to hopefully steady your foothold.
The view from the ridge above Crawford was breathtaking. Foss Lakes sat like jewels under our feet, and we could see from Baker to Rainier, and even the Olympics. Really worth the effort.
Gawdalmighty... the mosquitos devoured me. I declined H.Hound's offer of deet, favoring my "salad dressing" repellent that isn't poisonous. I sweated everything off. I thought I'd have 5 or 6 bites... 11 on one arm alone, 9 on the other, 5 on my neck, 4 on my face. I tried everything to stop the itch... calamine, sting stop, benadryl... nothing works. Today I heard if you made a poultice of tobacco, baking soda, and water, that draws out the poison. I gave up trying to stop itching them, and now I'm an ooozing mess of welts.
Small price to pay for the bliss and beauty, though.
cold tarn on a hot day aqua peace overcoat and crawford lake down a cliff to chetwoot peekaboo of rainier chetwoot across the middle fork crawford lake crawford lake
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Dayhike Mike Bad MFKer
Joined: 02 Mar 2003 Posts: 10958 | TRs | Pics Location: Going to Tukwila |
Looks like you guys had a good time.
Wish I could've come along...next time, though.
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke
"Ignorance is natural. Stupidity takes commitment." -Solomon Short
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke
"Ignorance is natural. Stupidity takes commitment." -Solomon Short
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Thanks Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. One should really see Crawfish in all its glory, and that's after the snow melt. If you like to swim there are numerous ponds with fresh, clear water to swim in all around the lake. Warm water to boot!
"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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ree Member
Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Posts: 4399 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:07 pm
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Thanks for labeling those!!! We were all kind of dumbasses, not knowing the names of all the peaks - just vauge ideas from a bunch of tourons!
We missed you, Mike! Next time, as you say...!
Thanks BPJ...! I really wanted to swim, and would have, if we had more time. Also, Kleet is only speaking for himself that the bugs were no bother!!! There weren't "clouds" of them, but geez those covert operators are horrendous. I'd probably have more bites had I swam - in places embarrassing to scratch!!!
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Tazz Member
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 7902 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:10 pm
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NIce images Ree and Kleet! What a nice area we live in!
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ree Member
Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Posts: 4399 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:32 pm
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Thanks, Tazz. Unbelievable this place is so close to Seattle! I count my blessings everyday, really I do.
I don't get the shutdown of the MFK road (beyond Dingford) at all, but whatever.
Hopefully H. Hound will post some of his photographic contributions!
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H. Hound Member
Joined: 09 May 2003 Posts: 1205 | TRs | Pics Location: Exit 32 |
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Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:00 pm
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Ya, that is a good area to see a few times. I think I finally have a handle on the up and over route to Iron Cap Lake, so I will be seeing Crawford one last time before I get locked out.
pic 067 (Large) pic 068 (Large) pic 041 (Large)
Why I am ticked about the gate. Others have posted better MFK stets than this, but as you' all can see there aren't many areas where a day hiker like me can get into country that gorgeous. At least without a lot of driving, or camping.
Kleet, Ree I had fun. Thanks for letting me tag along.
And just for Kleet, below is no zoom, verses 12x
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Dayhike Mike Bad MFKer
Joined: 02 Mar 2003 Posts: 10958 | TRs | Pics Location: Going to Tukwila |
Hey Adi and JenJen!
There's my broken shoelace...right next to that log!
(told ya we couldda ridden it to the bottom on our blue foam pads)
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke
"Ignorance is natural. Stupidity takes commitment." -Solomon Short
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke
"Ignorance is natural. Stupidity takes commitment." -Solomon Short
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Stones funk soul brother
Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 1594 | TRs | Pics Location: in your soul kitchen |
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Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:30 pm
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Very nice! What's the recipe for salad dressing?
Let me stand next to your fire
Let me stand next to your fire
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ree Member
Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Posts: 4399 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:35 pm
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Catnip smash in red wine vinegar.
It's over a year old, which could have diminished its efficacy. I've got to mix it with some oil though, so it won't sweat off so easily.
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jenjen Moderatrix
Joined: 30 Jun 2003 Posts: 7617 | TRs | Pics Location: Sierra stylin |
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Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:31 pm
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Dayhike Mike wrote: | Hey Adi and JenJen!
There's my broken shoelace...right next to that log!
(told ya we couldda ridden it to the bottom on our blue foam pads) |
If life gives you melons - you might be dyslexic
If life gives you melons - you might be dyslexic
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