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Dr. Evil Member
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 36 | TRs | Pics Location: Woodinville |
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Sat Aug 10, 2019 2:47 pm
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Phil and I had taken an earlier recon up the W. Fork in May. Far enough to see where we needed to go. BPJ gave some excellent advice.....if only we'd followed it. Got tired of fighting brush so we crossed Miller earlier than we intended. Far side was fine so we angled up; crossed Gouging outflow; hit approx. 3400' where we were supposed to follow a rib up. We were given fair warning. Didn't go far enough and fought hillside, devils club, slide alder, until at last we conquered. It's an interesting meditation to think that 40 years ago many of these "lonely" places were far more accessible and popular than today. Glad we went. Get to circle it on my map. Had hopes of bagging Smith and maybe even Dream....dream on. Too pooped. And besides the lake was very enjoyable. Good swimming, Good fishing, bugs not bad.
Taking it easy on the way in Excellent conditions
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flatsqwerl Member
Joined: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 1049 | TRs | Pics Location: tacoma |
I'm thinking Dream lake would be easier from the south, Taylor river trail. But then that would not be as adventurous as from your direction!
Since I don't know exactly how much punishment you endured getting to Gouging, I wonder if Smith lake would be a toss-up for approaching either south or north?
Beautiful shot of Gouging lake.
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Waterman Member
Joined: 21 Mar 2015 Posts: 590 | TRs | Pics Location: Big Snow Quadrangle |
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Sat Aug 10, 2019 3:26 pm
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Good job! Full immersion in the brush for us. We found rements of a trail from the early days,
but couldn't keep on it. Lots of mining history buried in the brush up the Miller.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
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RichP Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 5634 | TRs | Pics Location: here |
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Sat Aug 10, 2019 6:57 pm
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Excellent.
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fourteen410 Member
Joined: 23 May 2008 Posts: 2629 | TRs | Pics
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H. Hound Member
Joined: 09 May 2003 Posts: 1205 | TRs | Pics Location: Exit 32 |
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Sun Aug 11, 2019 5:08 am
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It's a fun area to explore, if a bit bushy.
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Nice work guys.
"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."
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"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."
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Randy Cube Rat
Joined: 18 Dec 2001 Posts: 2910 | TRs | Pics Location: Near the Siamangs |
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Sun Aug 11, 2019 12:44 pm
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Dream is best approached from the Taylor River, up the outlet stream when it's largely dry in August/September. Smith can be reached most directly from the Dorothy Lake TH, by travelling up Smith Creek, then up along the outlet (see Cascade Mt trip reports). I've also reached it via a scenic, yet much longer, high route via the North Fork Snoqualmie and Anderson Lake area.
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Slim This space for rent
Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 560 | TRs | Pics Location: Falling off a turnip truck |
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Sun Aug 11, 2019 2:02 pm
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Fun report. Thanks.
"Lean mean money-making-machines serving fiends"
"Lean mean money-making-machines serving fiends"
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Randy wrote: | Dream is best approached from the Taylor River, up the outlet stream when it's largely dry in August/September. Smith can be reached most directly from the Dorothy Lake TH, by travelling up Smith Creek, then up along the outlet (see Cascade Mt trip reports). I've also reached it via a scenic, yet much longer, high route via the North Fork Snoqualmie and Anderson Lake area. |
Randy, that Smith creek approach looks awful long and brushy.
"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."
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"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."
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Sky Hiker Member
Joined: 03 Feb 2007 Posts: 1469 | TRs | Pics Location: outside |
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Dr. Evil Member
Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 36 | TRs | Pics Location: Woodinville |
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Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:58 am
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Sky Hiker wrote: | It is and done it 2 X |
Sky, why wouldnt you have gone up from the West fork? Or up from Dream. I know people have dont that and it looks way shorter.
"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."
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"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."
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Sky Hiker Member
Joined: 03 Feb 2007 Posts: 1469 | TRs | Pics Location: outside |
BPJ ,
I was in search of a cabin up the drainage. First time I Went up early in the spring and tried to locate it then ventured to the old plane wreck and checked out Smith Lakes
On a side note when releasing fish might want to grind off barbs. A lot of the fish look fine when released but later perish.
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MtnGoat Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 11992 | TRs | Pics Location: Lyle, WA |
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Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:54 am
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yeah, that fish is likely dead. better kept.
I find pinching the barb down flat works fine
nice size though! Good work getting to the lake, always wanted to go there.
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers
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