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Chief Joseph
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PostTue Oct 16, 2012 3:00 pm 
Had a friend visiting from out of town who had never been to Wa St. and I wanted to take her on a nice hike and also one that I had never done. Thanks Matt Lemke for recommending this hike, I will say it was the nicest hike as far as scenery and trail conditions that I have ever been on, totally awesome!
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Ann and Lake Ann
Ann and Lake Ann
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signs, signs, everywhere a sign!
signs, signs, everywhere a sign!
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smoke in the valley to the south
smoke in the valley to the south
Ann hiding behind some funny looking yellow tress
Ann hiding behind some funny looking yellow tress
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lots o yellow trees...
lots o yellow trees...

Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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PostTue Oct 16, 2012 6:16 pm 
nice pictures. I almost did this hike the day after you, but opted for blue lake after being up all night shooting stars. Its locked for me for next year now after seeing your picks. up.gif

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PostTue Oct 16, 2012 6:50 pm 
Thanks, yes I would rate this as a "must do hike" for everyone! The elevation gain was gradual and seemed much less to me than 7.5 miles. Plus I really liked the fact that it was a loop hike. Wondering what the name of this peak is behind me in the picture? It's pretty imposing, making Black Peak just to the right look small by comparison.
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PostTue Oct 16, 2012 8:19 pm 
That's Corteo behind you I think. We saw you up there Tues. Recognized the old school "trekking poles"

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PostTue Oct 16, 2012 8:22 pm 
An incredibly beautiful hike with minimal effort, a personal favorite love to be there. up.gif

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PostWed Oct 17, 2012 11:41 am 
Nice pictures, Chief. You're definitely winning the stick contest. Looks like you could pole-vault with that thing...

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PostWed Oct 17, 2012 11:50 pm 
contour5 wrote:
You're definitely winning the stick contest. Looks like you could pole-vault with that thing...
Yea, it 'tis a bit long, yet still no match for the Gnomes 8' staff. He claims that it wears down to nothing in no time, I attach a metal end to mine so that doesn't happen. A friend commented that the ideal length for a wooden staff is so that it just fits under your armpit, so if you injure your leg you can use it as a crutch. Wooden staffs are far superior to man made graphite poles in so many ways. I found yet another advantage recently. While hanging out around my favorite lake, my hands became cold and rubbing my hands up and down the smooth wood warmed my hands up. campfire.gif

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