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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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Today I hiked with my husband it's been at least 2 years. This trail was a good choice for us. I know he had a great time and will be coming with me on more hikes in the future.
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Trail is in perfect shape, we were lucky to have views of the mountain today.
Brent saw and heard his first pikas and marmots.
The flowers are still popping all over.
We saw Adams for a second and that was it. We scrambled up to Plummer's peak something I had never done.
We spend almost 4 hours wandering the meadows and enjoying each other's company. The clouds were doing some cool in and out dramatic shows at times.
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We stopped at Wild Berry restaurant on the way home, they have a lunch/dinner menu as well as Nepal style food. Burger and fries were very good homemade rolls. I also recommend the potatoe chowder soup. They also have a breakfast menu. Prices were a tad high, but service and food were good so no complaints. Nice to have another option in the area.
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Flora Enjoying the Sun!
Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 1035 | TRs | Pics Location: Land of many waters |
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Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:17 pm
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Great pika photos.
Pinnacle was one of my first scrambles.
Very atmospheric photos. Being in hot Eastern Washington, it's easy to forget how much more clouds and fog the Cascades get. Looks nice and cool!
Thanks for sharing. And I'm glad that your husband joined you. Cute couple.
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Glad to see you TWO get out.
"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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half fast member
Joined: 21 Mar 2010 Posts: 1392 | TRs | Pics Location: Living the dream in my 5th Wheel |
It's all about the fun, oh and maybe the chocolate - half fast
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Bloated Chipmunk Cock Rock Searcher
Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 2993 | TRs | Pics Location: Margaritaville |
Flora wrote: | Pinnacle was one of my first scrambles. |
Yikes! If you're talking about Pinnacle Pk. versus just the saddle or Plummer, that's pretty impressive you did that as 1 of your 1st scrambles. We were watching peeps scale that thing while we sat humbly atop Plummer & it looked pretty sketch. But maybe it's easier than it looks, I don't know.
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
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kawisk Member
Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Posts: 92 | TRs | Pics
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Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:48 pm
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that is awesome. glad you guys went. you're so lucky, it was socked in in the nw corner.
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Flora Enjoying the Sun!
Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 1035 | TRs | Pics Location: Land of many waters |
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Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:08 am
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B.C. Nope, it's not easy...or wasn't for me in those days. Today I wouldn't even attempt it. Other folks with better heads for height and exposure gallop up like goats. I was instinctively using three-point climbing in a couple of spots where there are big rock steps. Hand and feet all connecting as you make a move. I was scared shitless, but made it up. And brazenly sat my way down, too. not caring about proper form. It's definitely NOT a walk up. And a helmet would be a good thing to protect from falling rock.
I enjoyed some of the other scrambles around the Tatoosh better...
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Zukismom Member
Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 122 | TRs | Pics
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Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:29 am
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WOW... gorgeous! I know this is on my daughters list of hikes to do.... not sure I could pull it off yet...but maybe a goal for the future. Loved the last picture...that one is certainly framable!!!! Being so close to CR and Nisq. entrances sure makes many of these hikes easily accessable.
How nice to have your hubby join you. You guys looked like you had a fantastic time.
Rock on!
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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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Thanks all! We didn't go up pinnacle just plummer. We saw and heard lots of rocks falling from people doing pinnacle. Brent isn't even sore today, so that means harder hikes for him to come.
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the Zachster Member
Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 4776 | TRs | Pics Location: dog training |
Janelle, I am very happy for you on this one!!! You made an excellent choice...views, critters, not difficult. What's next?
"May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
"May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
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Zukismom Member
Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 122 | TRs | Pics
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Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:14 pm
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Quote: | so that means harder hikes for him to come. |
HeHeHeHe...atta girl!
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