5.5 miles of hiking • 3250' elevation gain •
New Summits - 9,10 & 11 of 20 for the Year 2013
Every year I try and check off a peak in the Tatoosh Range. I think it is a great area that often gets overlooked with its neighbor the sleeping giant (Mount Rainier). Before I set off on this journey, I started looking at the possibilities of doing a full traverse of the Tatoosh Range. I found some really good beta, but it would have required a very long day or even a possible bivy. I didn't really have time for either, so I figured that a link up of a few peaks would be just the right trip.
I gave my buddy Jason a call and he brought his son Gavin along to join us. It was a great day and we got some good low 5th class scrambling in on Da Castle. This was my first time heading up to the Tatoosh this late in the summer. Usually we go up for an early spring trip, so it was interesting to see how different the terrain looked without snow. We made quick work of Denman and Plummer to finish off our day. It was great to get out with Jason and Gavin. This was my first Trifecta and it left me wanting more. I think a full traverse will be in the works for next year !!!
