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August 3 to August 6, 2026 Jen Lake Lillian 18 miles 5,650 feet gained 3 nights

I saw a call out for volunteers to monitor marmots in Olympic National Park and was able to convince my pals to join the fun.  After a half day of classroom training in Port Angeles, and a few hours in the field on Hurricane Hill, we set off for our study area. We left the Obstruction Point trailhead at 5:30 pm and hiked south on the ridge, then dropped into...

August 3 to August 4, 2026 Jen Eliot Glacier 5 miles 1,000 feet gained 1 night

Snow skills weekend, got a little bit of ice climbing in.

July 25 to July 26, 2026 runandsew 12 miles 2,823 feet gained 1 night

Backpack Kevin, Cowboy and I headed out to fine a place to meet our kids this week.  Plans have now changed and we are on Plan B.  Hoping the best for the Grasshopper Fire crews.

July 21 to July 24, 2026 Jen Prusik Peak 22 miles 6,750 feet gained 3 nights

I was fortunate to be invited on this climb by a friend who won the lottery. It's a darn long approach for a 5 pitch rock climb. But it sure is beautiful there. We were worried about the smoke as we drove up through Yakima, but it cleared as we started hiking. Climb day was bluebird. We stayed at Snow Lake, and had some delightful swimming! Saw goats and mar...

July 18 to July 19, 2026 runandsew 4 miles 1,539 feet gained 1 night

An after work backpack down the PCT.  In the morning, we headed up to Marmot Rock, then over across from the Alpine Campground to explore a bit.  What we thought was an old homestead turns out to be a sewage area for the Lodge.  Who knew?

July 12 to July 13, 2026 runandsew 10.9 miles 3,423 feet gained 1 night

Headed up McGee Creek to the Timberline, then over to a nice camp spot.  In the morning, we headed up to the McNeil Shelter, then back to the car.  Cowboy was spooked by the deer.

July 11, 2026 Jen 11.5 miles 1,500 feet gained

Anniversary weekend with my beloved partner of 30 years!   We did a little hike every day. It was cool in the morning, got quite hot in the afternoons. We look forward to returning to explore more in a cooler month. 1) Aspen Peak 4.5 miles, 750 gain. Got a late start, so we drove up to the ski area to avoid the heat. Huge groves of aspen up here.  Nothing bu...

June 28, 2026 Jen Gray Butte 6 miles 1,500 feet gained

As you drive south on 26/97 from Madras to Terrebonne, look east, just north of Smith. You will see several ridgetop pinnacles. This area is referred to as Mendenhall Ridge on Mountain Project. The biggest horn shaped tower has an offensive name, but I call it Picnic Rock. The precarious pinnacle with a narrow base has been called both Hanging Rock and the P...

June 24, 2026 Jen Dog Mountain 6.5 miles 2,750 feet gained

Quick sprint up the Dog. Balsamroot is done, but other flowers are out to enjoy,

June 20 to June 21, 2026 runandsew Zigzag Glacier 6.5 miles 4,000 feet gained 1 night

Hiked to the top of Palmer via the east side climbers trail and down the west side with our daughter & her boyfriend and both dogs. We drove to Mt. Hood Brewing in Government Camp, then back to Timberline and down the PCT a bit to spend the night. Woke up at 1am to see the Milky Way and enjoy the Summer Solstice.

June 10 to June 13, 2026 Jen Hart Mountain 25 miles 5,500 feet gained 3 nights

I had 3 days to get to Lake Tahoe for a climbing trip, so I decide to explore some desert peaks and look for petroglyphs in the Great Basin. 1) Diablo Peak. This is northeast of Summer Lake OR. Crossed a sand flat, then wandered up to the Diablo Rim. Stopped at Picture Rock pass to find a panel. 9 miles 1700 feet. 2) Warner Peak at Hart Mountain National Ant...

June 7, 2026 Jen South Sister 12 miles 5,000 feet gained

Fun trip with the Mazamas up the standard south side route. Original plan was to camp at Green Lakes, then circle around to the north side, and ascend via Prouty Glacier, but the weather came in on Saturday, so we bumped it to a one day climb on Sunday. Weather was perfect!