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iron Member
Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 6392 | TRs | Pics Location: southeast kootenays |
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Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:36 pm
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what to do when the weather calls for typhoon-remnant rain and wind? take it for granite... or don't, i'm not sure.
anyway, i'm sure everyone here has done the trip before (the i90 granite from the pratt lake TH). i just thought i would post some pics. i was pleasantly surprised with the boldness of the reds and oranges in this area and would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to avoid si during the fall months (pre-avy conditions)
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8.6 mi RT
3830' gain
1:20 up, 1:05 down
i was feeling a bit sluggish and unmotivated today
muddy and slick in spots above 4800', but beginning at 4500', there were sizeable huckleberries that actually tasted good!
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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."
— Abraham Lincoln
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Magellan Brutally Handsome
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 13116 | TRs | Pics Location: Inexorable descent |
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Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:44 pm
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1:20? That's about 1:00 faster than me.
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Go Jo of the lykkens
Joined: 08 Jun 2003 Posts: 2248 | TRs | Pics Location: Around The Bend |
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Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:15 pm
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My crew was out today (scott w/ our 2 labs) with some friends (todd & emily) while I nursed my knee at home but they mentioned some guy going by lickity split, guessing it was you. They forgot their camera, but I captured the end of their adventure banana pancakes
granite mt reward for the boys since I overslept
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iron Member
Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 6392 | TRs | Pics Location: southeast kootenays |
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Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:34 pm
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yes, i saw those guys out there. cute dogs!
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Go Jo of the lykkens
Joined: 08 Jun 2003 Posts: 2248 | TRs | Pics Location: Around The Bend |
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Go Jo
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Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:41 pm
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iron wrote: | yes, i saw those guys out there. cute dogs! |
flattery will get you breakfast next time too!
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Yana Hater
Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Posts: 4212 | TRs | Pics Location: Out Hating |
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Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:15 pm
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iron wrote: | i was feeling a bit sluggish and unmotivated today |
Yes, I can see that, since you didn't do it twice.
Also, that's not even 50' vertical/minute on the ascent.
Just out of curiosity, how fast do you usually do Granite?
PLAY SAFE! SKI ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION! LET'S ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
PLAY SAFE! SKI ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION! LET'S ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
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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."
— Abraham Lincoln
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Yana Hater
Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Posts: 4212 | TRs | Pics Location: Out Hating |
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Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:42 pm
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Nah, no "lost"! I think we should go that way on purpose next time! Looked like an interesting ridge.
PLAY SAFE! SKI ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION! LET'S ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
PLAY SAFE! SKI ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION! LET'S ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
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Jeff R Closet hiker.
Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 972 | TRs | Pics Location: Everret |
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Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:28 pm
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iron wrote: | but beginning at 4500', there were sizeable huckleberries that actually tasted good! |
And you even had time to stop and eat, as well as Seattle style gridlock on the trail... turning in a mediocre one hour twenty min ascent. Good thing we don't test for performance enhancing drugs here @ nwhikers. ( jfwu) That is a great trail for berries.
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Hey I-ron. The more hard core guys around here the better. You can join the likes of Randy, Stefan, Tom S., and the Wonder Twins (don't forget Dicey) as the over achievers of NWH.
"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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Hiker Mama Member
Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Posts: 3451 | TRs | Pics Location: Lynnwood |
I did Granite a few years ago on October 2nd, and the colors were outstanding. I'm glad you got to enjoy them today, too.
I'm not even going to say anything about your "Sluggish" time.
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EastKing Surfing and Hiking
Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 2082 | TRs | Pics Location: 77 miles from Seattle! |
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Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:20 pm
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The slow and lazy is an oxymoron!! This guy can probably do Adams South Spur in under 5 hours.
Iron, you should head there next weekend if the weather is decent. There are no crevasses on the route. Seriously you could do it easily in half our time in September. It is worth the gas money and the permit. Check out our trip report.
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b00 Member
Joined: 29 Sep 2003 Posts: 1144 | TRs | Pics
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b00
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Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:37 pm
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from the iron fan club!
:>)
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EastKing Surfing and Hiking
Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 2082 | TRs | Pics Location: 77 miles from Seattle! |
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Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:01 am
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