July 19 to July 20, 2019 Sarah Johnson Maple Pass Loop 12 miles 5,000 feet gained 1 night
Another climb in the bag outside of my comfort zone. I was the only noob on a small and experienced Mazama climb team led by Larry Buzan with Jeffery Welter assisting. Having never been to the North Cascades, I applied for the climb because I thought it would be a non technical scramble. Not so! The initial 2 miles was relatively easy, a good trail with rela...
July 18 to July 20, 2019 pizza pal Desert Meadow 8 miles 500 feet gained 2 nights
July 16 to July 17, 2019 Jen Broken Top 14.5 miles 4,000 feet gained 1 night
What a lovely climb! I did this with my son's outdoor club Post 58(although he wasnt on this climb). One of the assistants had to cancel, so I volunteered to fill in. Fun to adventure with a bunch of teenagers with climbing skills and enthusiasm for the great outdoors. Conditions perfect- masses of butterflies on top.
July 14, 2019 Sarah Johnson Oak Island 3.3 miles 0 feet gained
Just a short stroll on a hot day to take the dog for a swim.
July 14, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci Glacier Basin 8 miles 2,000 feet gained
July 14, 2019 Woodswalker Lookout Mountain 10 miles 3,000 feet gained
Amazing blooms and views and a quiet summit for a Sunday. Wonderful day in the Badger Wilderness.
July 7, 2019 pizza pal North Butte 1 miles 0 feet gained
July 7, 2019 Sarah Johnson Opal Lake 4 miles 750 feet gained
So many F words were uttered as we overtook the rhododendrons and scrambled down steep slopes with the help of veggie belay. Today was an off trail waterfall chase to remember. Multiple tiers were found- and multiple scratches were had. I love a good challenge and today delivered. I have to thank my friend Matt Reeder for leading his birthday hike to such an...
July 6 to July 7, 2019 runandsew McNeil Point 11 miles 3,000 feet gained 1 night
No stars, but fabulous!
July 5, 2019 Jen 7 miles 3,500 feet gained
In the Julian Alps of Slovenia. Fun and very challenging hike using the via ferrata. After hiking up to a massive hole in the mountain called the "Prisank window#1", there was a long airy scramble on the ridge to gain the summit. In spots where the exposure was frightening, they have pegs and cables to clip into. I did this as a loop and the downclimb throug...
July 4, 2019 Woodswalker Bald Butte 12 miles 1,750 feet gained
Fantastic day, fantastic company, views and flowers. What more could anyone want.
July 3, 2019 Jen 6 miles 1,000 feet gained
On our way to the idyllic hut Postarski Dom, where we stayed for two nights. We hiked up an old road built by Russian POWs during WW1.
July 3 to July 5, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci Mount Lena 19.72 miles 5,750 feet gained 2 nights
I have hiked up to the upper lake several times but have never done the scramble up Mt. Lena. It was really foggy at the lake when I arrived on the 3rd so I had my doubts whether the Lena climb was in the cards. Woke up early on the 4th to clear sunny weather so it was go time. Hiked the Scout Lake trail to a small unamed lake and then assended Mt. Lena via ...
July 1, 2019 Jen 7 miles 250 feet gained
This was supposed be the beginning of a hut to hut trip, starting in the resort town of Kranjska Gora, traveling though some villages then up Planina valley to Tamar Dom. An hour into our trip the thunderclouds appeared as we were walking through some farm fields. We took refuge in a chicken shack for some family bonding as the torrent raged. After it subsid...
June 30, 2019 Jen 7 miles 3,250 feet gained
First hike in the Julian Alps of Slovenia! We stayed in the idyllic town of Dresniza and this was the mountain above it.Started at 0500 and had solitude until I was almost back to the TH. Ruins of military bunkers from WW1 near the top.
June 30, 2019 runandsew Twin Peaks 4.5 miles 2,250 feet gained
A gorgeous cool morning hike up Saddle Mountain.
June 27, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci 3.2 miles 250 feet gained
Had an afternoon off from a business trip and decided to check this place out. Nice little visitor center. Was told the highest peak is around 9000’. Went on a short hike to to Dripping Springs but the heat, around 100 degrees, was a bit unpleasant.
June 25, 2019 Woodswalker Larch Mountain 4 miles 500 feet gained
Just a little evening stroll to the top and a mile or short walk down the Oneonta trail.
June 24, 2019 Woodswalker Timberline Trail 13 miles 2,000 feet gained
The bloom is slowly starting up near Timberline. A few snow patches and no bugs. We started at Barlow Pass and wandered awhile around the lodge. Wonderful day.
June 23, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci North Park 8.24 miles 3,750 feet gained
I am sure the views from the peak are nice but I did not see any of them because of the foggy, misty weather conditions. Nice waterfall at the 1.5 mile mark. Hike is on my fair weather re-do list.
June 22 to June 23, 2019 runandsew Gumjuwac 10 miles 3,000 feet gained 1 night
We saw more people on this trail than ever before.
June 22 to June 24, 2019 Sarah Johnson Pole Creek 14.7 miles 5,000 feet gained 2 nights
I have to thank my climb team who fed me after I abandoned my pack for the last steep pitch to the summit. When I went to retrieve, I found that ravens had stolen ALL of my food. Zippers were undone, my headlamp was discarded, my bug spray chewed. They actually unclipped my bag to get into the inner contents. Amazing. Luckily my climb leader had an extra mou...
June 18, 2019 Roman Sturgeon Rock 1 miles 0 feet gained
Hiked from Grouse Vista to the ridge where Eds Trail runs on east side (did a small part Eds trail, but mostly stayed on west side). It was pretty cold and windy in the low 50's, and summit was hiding in low clouds by the time I got close, so I stayed lower for the views. Either because of the weather, of being a weekday, but mountain was very quiet, felt li...
June 17, 2019 Woodswalker Tom Dick and Harry Mountain 7.7 miles 1,500 feet gained
Great day! Not too crowded. The snow is completely gone. The Rhodies and beargrass is looking great around the lake. Definitely some bugs from the lake up
June 15, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci Point Defiance 6.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
June 15, 2019 Sarah Johnson Devils Lake Campground 12.5 miles 5,000 feet gained
Friday began with a hellish day at work. I wanted to leave early, so decided to skip lunch so I could try to exit and get an early start heading towards the mountain. The freight gods had other plans, and as truck after truck came in, I was stuck. I ordered myself a sub from grubhub, and ate half it while trying to get us caught up. I work for a very busy sa...
June 15, 2019 Woodswalker Moulton Falls 7.7 miles 250 feet gained
Beautiful easy stroll along the Lewis with a few side trips. The swimming holes were remarkably uncrowded for a Saturday. Beautiful day.
June 14 to June 16, 2019 Jen The Brothers 21.5 miles 7,250 feet gained 2 nights
This one was a doozy! Turned my ankle on the way to basecamp. It was wobbly the rest of the weekend, stressful, but it held up. Really enjoyed my two nights in the tent. Beautiful forest, it never got cold, bugs minimal. Fun climb, and....I saw a baby goat!
June 14, 2019 pizza pal Observation Peak 6 miles 1,500 feet gained
June 13, 2019 Woodswalker Sherrard Point 14.5 miles 4,000 feet gained
I was just planning on doing the Mult/Wahkeena loop, but the mountain beckoned and so up I went. The montia and dicentra blooms are going crazy in the burn right now. Beargrass and Rhodies blooming near the top. Looks like there might be a good fireweed bloom in a few weeks in the burned areas. Beautiful day.
June 10, 2019 Jen Doane Point 7 miles 750 feet gained
Joyful, but the FP trails are almost at the concrete stage again.
June 9 to June 10, 2019 runandsew Eliot Glacier 8 miles 3,000 feet gained 1 night
Snow started at 6100' and was glorious on the final slog up to the shelter.
June 9, 2019 Sarah Johnson Top Spur 7.5 miles 2,000 feet gained
Beautiful day on the mountain attempting to reach McNeil Point. Turned around when we felt like we should have brought helmet/traction/ice axe. Views were incredible even if we didn’t make it to our intended destination.
June 9, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci Chutla Peak 7.2 miles 3,250 feet gained
Sloppy snow present the last 1/2 mile. Could clearly see Rainier, Adams, St. Helens and Hood from the top.
June 6, 2019 Jen Pyramid 7.5 miles 2,500 feet gained
You start a bit lower than Grouse Vista, but this old road is not as rocky as the GV trail. I scrambled up to the Vision Quest pits then cut over to the south summit of Silver Star. The goat was waiting for me at the top. She then moved a bit downhill and I observed her foraging as I ate my lunch. No-one else around for 45 minutes. When another pair of hiker...
June 2, 2019 Sarah Johnson 11.2 miles 1,750 feet gained
Posted a plea for a hiking partner last weekend, and my friend Keith Dechant offered to join. Armed with Matt Reeder’s Off the Beaten Trail, we decided to tackle Grayback Mountain. After a very hot hike on Grayback we decided to drive and explore more of the region around The Klickitat. A random unmarked viewpoint and scenic drive through a canyon on the Kli...
June 2, 2019 Jen Black Butte 4.5 miles 1,500 feet gained
Friends visiting from east coast. I tried to convince them to camp in a tent, but instead we stayed at fancy vacation home at Black Butte Ranch. I took them up the local volcano. Did great despite the hangovers!
June 2, 2019 pizza pal Valley Ski 9 miles 1,250 feet gained
short jaunt to falls creek for breakfast, too.
June 1 to June 2, 2019 runandsew Mount Hood 6.5 miles 4,250 feet gained 1 night
Spent the night a out of boundary of Timberline, continued up the dirt to past Palmer where we crossed and followed footprints up towards Hood. Our sights kept getting loftier. First goal was the base of Crater Rock, then a little higher, the shoot for 10,000". We made it to 10,150". I have always wanted to get higher on Hood and yesterday was the day.
June 1, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci Mount Valerianos (not official) 12.25 miles 3,750 feet gained
I've heard about this hike but never have attempted it before. It is a workout. The hike begins at the Upper Dungeness River TH and is a nice, easy stroll along the river until you reach Camp Handy. From there you cross the Dungeness River and pick up the Goat Lake way trail. We had a little bit of trail finding at that point but if you keep the river headin...
May 31 to June 1, 2019 Roman East Crater 1 miles 0 feet gained 1 night
Backpacked on to Rock Lake 5/31 to 6/1, and then hiked to Junction Lake & around the East Crater on 6/3.
May 31, 2019 runandsew 2 miles 0 feet gained
Hiked with my 85 year old father in hot and humid conditions.
May 27, 2019 runandsew 4 miles 1,250 feet gained
Hiked the AT with my son and got a bunch of mosquito bites.
May 27, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci Buckhorn Mountain 12.47 miles 4,500 feet gained
Began hike at the Upper Big Quilcene River TH. Quite a bit of snow remains above Camp Mystery but no traction devices needed. From the pass hiked up to Buckhorn Mtns. false summit which is at 6840’.
May 27, 2019 Jen Badger Butte 9.5 miles 1,750 feet gained
Trail finding skills challenged today. Wasnt expecting so much snow. Pretty persistent above 5000 ft. Did not see another human is six hours and it's Memorial Day.
May 26, 2019 Sarah Johnson 14 miles 1,750 feet gained
Pretty awesome day with my friend Jason at Criterion Ranch, cows = 0, bears = 1. First time spotting a bear in Oregon. (I've seen plenty in Washington.) Went about halfway down to the Deschutes, then a long trip back up. Last four miles were killer as the radio tower at the trail head loomed far in the distance. This trail is deceiving - the hard uneven grou...
May 25, 2019 Jen Multnomah Creek Way 8 miles 1,500 feet gained
Just had half a day, it was raining and there was no-one around. Forest was intoxicating.
May 21, 2019 Jen Eightmile Campground/Day Use 9 miles 2,000 feet gained
Did the loop starting from the campground plus a few other forays. Hoping for morel bounty, but just found a few.
May 20, 2019 Father Guido Sarducci 5.69 miles 3,250 feet gained
Hiked the tallest peak within the park Baegundae Peak.
May 20, 2019 pizza pal Goat Marsh 7.5 miles 1,250 feet gained
