[Allison]

This coming week, I'd like to accomplish two things: Goat Lake up Mountain Loop Highway, and a day trip east of the mountains. I'm not sure about my days off yet, but I have all day Tuesday for sure, and a late start option Wednesday. Am still waiting for confirmation on the rest of the week. I especially want to have a companion to go to E WA because of the cost of fuel. I live in Seattle and can drive.

[bonobo]

I might be available for E. WA. Wed, Thurs, or Fri. I did Goat Lake last month and as much as I liked it, I'm not ready to go back quite yet. Which hikes are on your radar for E. WA?

[Allison]

I can be flexible. I have done Umptanum, Skyline/Black, W. Dick. Could do again or something new. Preferably no more distant than Yakima.

[bonobo]

Are you feelin' a snow free or at least no traction device needed hike, or are you looking to get up higher than that?

[Allison]

I'm not looking to muck around in crumbling spring snow. Both of my objectives provide for snow-free hinking.

[bonobo]

Cool, count me as a maybe. Once I know what the rest of the week looks like for you I will see if anyone is available to watch the kids while I escape, er, go hiking I mean.

[mepokeu]

i just got back from goat lake about 10 mins ago lol have fun!

[Hulksmash]

Heads up Looks like winter still putting up a fight. Tonight...Showers this evening...tapering off late. Snow level dropping to 1500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 3 inches. Light wind in the passes becoming west near 10 mph after midnight. Monday...Showers likely. Snow level 1500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Afternoon pass temperatures in the lower 30s. West wind in the passes 10 to 15 mph. Monday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 1000 feet. West wind in the passes near 10 mph. Tuesday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 1000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures 30 to 35. West wind in the passes near 10 mph becoming east. Tuesday Night...Showers. Snow level 1500 feet. East wind in the passes near 15 mph. Wednesday...Showers likely. Snow level 1500 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the lower 30s. Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Thursday Through Friday Night...Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3000 to 3500 feet. Saturday...Showers likely. Snow level 1500 feet. Saturday Night And Sunday...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Snow level 1500 feet.

[forest gnome]

let's get real with the forcast ...they don't know jack past tuesday.(this is on sunday)......on mon pm we may have an idea through wed....

[Allison]

Hulkus, you're being a Debbie Downer! Seriously, thanks for the heads up. May have to skip the west side walkie this week and just hit the dry side. Last year there was one point in the summer when I went over Snoqualmie Pass four times in one week. Seemed silly to keep coming home, but there were these nagging obligations. Things like going to work, picking up fry for the next trip, little inconveniences like that. My fuel bill was pretty out of control that month.

[Allison]

Thursday would be the day for the dry side.

[mepokeu]

I can hike friday if you end up going somewhere. Even if its raining.

[Allison]

I am working Friday. May not go east this week as it looks like I'll be over there for three days next week and three the week after. Still free all day Thursday though.

[bonobo]

I checked and Thursday is a no-go for me this week, sorry. Maybe next time!

[bonobo]

Was able to wrangle the afternoon off tomorrow - I'm guessin' you'll be out all day but if not I'll be getting to a trailhead on MLH around 1-2 tomorrow for a quickie.