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Dean (aka CascadeHiker)
Joined: 02 Mar 2002 Posts: 1967 | TRs | Pics Location: ex Kennewick, Wa & Lehi Utah |
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Sun Oct 05, 2003 4:03 pm
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The weather this weekend was just too good to pass up and the NE Ridge of Mt. Daniel beckoned. Leaving from the Cathedral Pass TH on Saturday morning, we headed up to Peggy's Pond and found a way trail that led up to the NE Ridge. Following the ridge we were led into a wonderland of alpine scenery with lakes and peaks everywhere. Unfortunately the smoke from the Crystal Creek fire created a haze but nonetheless, the scenery was spectacular in spite of it. This weather has been unbelievable. I keep pinching myself and wondering how much longer it can last.
I had my good friend Bob (SMMSLT) and Bill as companions and Bob's familiarity with this mountain was a nice plus to have. Our goal was the west peak since it is the highest and is also the county highpoint of King and Kittitas counties. As I looked over at the Citadel, I thought of Randy's climb of that all by himself back in August. The ridge leading down from the Citadel to the east looked interesting and there was a lake very high up on the flank of the ridge. I'm wondering what its name is, perhaps Vicente but I could be wrong on that . Circle, Venus and Spade Lakes were all treats to look at as was the mountains of the Snoqualmie area. Wow, what a spectacular place to be.
The route to the West peak involved sidehilling the west side of the East Peak, climbing up a scree slope to access the plateau that led past the middle peak and then on to the last minor climb up to the West Peak, which isn't anything more than an easy scramble. We found the mountaineers register and signed in. The summit of west peak is the best seat in the house....what a view. Pea soup lake was at our feet and there are a lot of interesting rock structures nearby. Did I mention the weather....
Note: Thanks to BPJ for the correct name: Its not Split Pea Soup Lake, just simply Pea Soup Lake I dunno, I kinda like Split Pea Soup as a soup
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
"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."
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smmslt Prominencian
Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 89 | TRs | Pics Location: Vancouver, WA |
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smmslt
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Sun Oct 05, 2003 10:08 pm
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
"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."
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Dean (aka CascadeHiker)
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Dean
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Mon Oct 06, 2003 9:43 pm
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The beauty of that area is fantastic so the name of the lake is just a minor consideration
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
"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."
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Dean (aka CascadeHiker)
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Mon Oct 06, 2003 10:27 pm
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I know you are BPJ. Any idea of the name of that little lake on the side of the ridge that the Citadel is on?
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
I'm willing to bet it not supposed to BE a lake. This summer was wicked warm and dry. That there little body of water isnt normally there I think
Name her what you want Doc.
TB
"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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Dean (aka CascadeHiker)
Joined: 02 Mar 2002 Posts: 1967 | TRs | Pics Location: ex Kennewick, Wa & Lehi Utah |
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Dean
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Mon Oct 06, 2003 10:47 pm
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Well, that makes sense. I couldn't find it on any of the maps I've got.
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JimK Member
Joined: 07 Feb 2002 Posts: 5606 | TRs | Pics Location: Ballard |
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Tue Oct 07, 2003 7:18 am
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What a difference a year makes. Dean, compare your photos from the ridge with these taken in mid August last year. Quite a bit less snow/ice.
Looking down on the Hyas Glacier from the ridge. The east peak of Mt. Danel from high on the ridge.
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Dean (aka CascadeHiker)
Joined: 02 Mar 2002 Posts: 1967 | TRs | Pics Location: ex Kennewick, Wa & Lehi Utah |
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Dean
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Tue Oct 07, 2003 4:58 pm
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Quote: | What a difference a year makes. Dean, compare your photos from the ridge with these taken in mid August last year. Quite a bit less snow/ice. |
Indeed, there is quite a difference. I'd love to see more of your pics. What did the route on the west side of east peak look like when you were there?
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smmslt Prominencian
Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 89 | TRs | Pics Location: Vancouver, WA |
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Tue Oct 07, 2003 10:11 pm
CascadeHiker on the SE ridge of Daniel
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Here's a shot of the doc coming up the SE ridge of Daniel with Round Lake behind. The smile belies his "I hate uphill" mantra.
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
"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."
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Allison Feckless Swooner
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 12287 | TRs | Pics Location: putting on my Nikes before the comet comes |
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Wed Oct 08, 2003 12:48 am
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That little lake is something beautiful!
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Dean (aka CascadeHiker)
Joined: 02 Mar 2002 Posts: 1967 | TRs | Pics Location: ex Kennewick, Wa & Lehi Utah |
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Wed Oct 08, 2003 5:41 am
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Quote: | Here's a shot of the doc coming up the SE ridge of Daniel with Round Lake behind. The smile belies his "I hate uphill" mantra. |
As Bob well knows, I truly hate the going uphill part. Hiking and climbing would be alot more fun if you could leave this part out
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