I wanted to test out a winter hammock configuration before it got too warm and Steve was curious about the condition of Icicle Ridge trail 1570 going north from the LO and down into Cabin Creek. We camped near the LO and talked about the extent of our next move. It depended on snow conditions and my remaining energy level. We had no snow travel gear with us and I expended a lot of my energy on the hike up.
Cashmere
Rock Rose on trail
Junction to the top
Junction to the LO
There are still remains of ridge top drifts and cornices covering the trail but we were able it follow it down into the first basin.
Steve messing with his camera
Tr 1570 goes down into this basin then around the foreground high point center left, then down into Cabin Creek
The Cashmere block right flank contains basins with Vicroria Lake, Cara Lake and Ruth Lake.
In the center horizon you can see the snowy face of Grindstone Mt, drainage of Ida Lake, Big Lou and Big Jim.
Pretty flowers
The trail looked good as far as we went but all reports about the bad part are after you drop into Cabin Creek. Even Steve didn't want to go that far and my feet were starting to hurt so we turned back to camp and he continued on toward Leavenworth to the big horse camp while I ate dinner.
My hammock near the LO
Steve with his Big Agnes Slater
I always let my daughter and son-in-law know where I am going since they live in Leavenworth and have both had professional SAR training. My son-in-law said he might take the dog for a run and come up to have breakfast with us. That didn't happen but we did run into him and my brother and the dog up near the LO on our way down.
Oh no, I had pre dawn coffee. As you know Steve is not that into getting up in the dark just for coffee so I did it solo. I just didn't post a pic to prove it since that is reserved for only when I am with the famous "Wildernessed"!
Looking good. One day, I'll venture up there just to spend the night.
"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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"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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