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TPayne Member
Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 225 | TRs | Pics Location: Olympia |
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Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:52 pm
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With the forecast of sunny skies, I made the 3 hour drive to Hurricane Ridge. Around the Dosewallips area, I caught break in the clouds to see the snow-capped Olympics sparkling in sunlight. Wow, what a sight! Overcast skies hung on all the way up to Port Angeles. I was a little concerned it might not burn off. Within a matter of seconds, I drove out of the fog and into blue-bird skies.
It was around 10AM and the place was already busy with people. Rangers asked to park close together in anticipation of the crowds. I decided to snowshoe to Hurricane Hill, but one could have boot'd to the end of the road as it was very well packed down. Trees heavy with snow, it's a beautiful walk. The skiers had us outnumbered.
As I near the summit of The Hill, many people were already atop, so I hung a left and shoed out along some trees caked in snow and ice. I wonder if this is considered Rime ice? By the time I returned, the summit crowd had descended, so I enjoyed a few minutes alone before I begin the 2.5 mile trek back. Although there isn't much elevation gain, seems like the ups-and-downs add up. What an amazing place!
View from top of Hurricane Hill Summer hiking sign
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MtnManic Member
Joined: 27 Feb 2008 Posts: 502 | TRs | Pics Location: Kirkland WA |
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Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:11 pm
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Gorgeous! The day and the photos. I've get to do this someday. Some beautiful day like this.
Backpacking: limited to one pack at a time. Cameras: limited to as many as I can carry.
Backpacking: limited to one pack at a time. Cameras: limited to as many as I can carry.
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Get Out and Go Member
Joined: 13 Nov 2004 Posts: 2128 | TRs | Pics Location: Leavenworth |
"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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olderthanIusedtobe Member
Joined: 05 Sep 2011 Posts: 7708 | TRs | Pics Location: Shoreline |
That looks like rime ice to me. Cool stuff, huh.
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RumiDude Marmota olympus
Joined: 26 Jul 2009 Posts: 3589 | TRs | Pics Location: Port Angeles |
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Tue Jan 01, 2013 3:02 pm
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"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
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markh752 Snoozing on a rock!
Joined: 03 Dec 2011 Posts: 866 | TRs | Pics
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markh752
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Tue Jan 01, 2013 3:13 pm
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wolffie Member
Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 2693 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Tue Jan 01, 2013 4:03 pm
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I've gotta get a cloaking device for my dogs so I can bring them up there.
Some people have better things to do with their lives than walking the dog. Some don't.
Some people have better things to do with their lives than walking the dog. Some don't.
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Bryan K Shameless Peakbagger
Joined: 29 Sep 2005 Posts: 5129 | TRs | Pics Location: Alaska |
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Bryan K
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Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:26 pm
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Great looking pictures you've got there!!! Glad to see you are still getting up in the mountains!!!
I was thinking about you today while I was out in the mountains enjoying a beautiful New Year's Day.
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