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TrailPair
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PostSun Oct 26, 2008 9:22 pm 
We were joined today by Bad Dog and Joe. Having our destination narrowed down to two hikes, we met at Cole's Corner for the final decision. Basalt Ridge would give us a nice ridge walk, and the possibility of seeing a few larch, if any still had their needles. Trail #1515 climbs steeply, quickly getting you to nice views on the ridge. Although we encountered snow, it was not at all icy, and added to the beauty of the area. We also had very little wind today, and found a few intact larch, though most were past prime. Due to slower travel because of the snow and shutter delay, it took us longer to reach the junction with trail 1408 than it did last year when we continued to Garland Peak. We were hoping to turn north and tag Rampart, but did not have enough time. We also could not follow the trail in the snow north of the junction, adding to the time dilemma. All in all, a very nice fall hike! Distance: 10 miles RT Elevation gain: 4,000 ft.
Garland Peak
Garland Peak
Above trail 1408
Above trail 1408
Joe
Joe
K and Joanna checking out route to Rampart
K and Joanna checking out route to Rampart
K and Joanna
K and Joanna
Basalt Ridge
Basalt Ridge
K and Glacier Peak
K and Glacier Peak
Bob and Joanna
Bob and Joanna
Garland Peak on left
Garland Peak on left
Larch basin, Basalt Ridge
Larch basin, Basalt Ridge
Bob on Basalt Ridge
Bob on Basalt Ridge
Glacier Peak with some mangy larch
Glacier Peak with some mangy larch
Bob and Devils Smoke stack
Bob and Devils Smoke stack
Basalt Ridge
Basalt Ridge
Looking north toward Mt. Maude
Looking north toward Mt. Maude
Bad Dog clan
Bad Dog clan

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GaliWalker
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GaliWalker
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PostSun Oct 26, 2008 10:10 pm 
Cool area, cool report. One of my favorite ridge hikes, and you managed to take photos of my favorite views along that ridge:
TrailPair wrote:
Garland Peak on left
Garland Peak on left
Larch basin, Basalt Ridge
Larch basin, Basalt Ridge
Thanks! I think that next year I'll try and get in there during larching season...

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Joe
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PostMon Oct 27, 2008 7:15 am 
A few more photos
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break-time
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hiking3
larch
larch
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hiking4
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mountain-closeup1
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glacier-peak-closeup
glacier-peak-closeup
mt-maude-closeup
mt-maude-closeup
ridge-views
ridge-views
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views3

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PostMon Oct 27, 2008 10:57 am 
TrailPair wrote:
Bad Dog clan
Bad Dog clan
Hey Bad Dog clan! up.gif Hope to see you soon. You too Joe and TrailPair! agree.gif

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