November 24, 2018 Woodswalker 6.2 miles 1,750 feet gained
An amazing day back in the heart of the Gorge. I feel like I can finally take a deep breath.We ran into some folks we knew and oohed and ahhed over everything. The trails are in great shape. Some sections actually have baby miners lettuce and saxifrages growing on them. Others look like they were spiffed up yesterday. Not even a leaf on the ground. Everyone ...
November 22, 2018 Roman 3 miles 250 feet gained
November 22, 2018 Jen 4.5 miles 500 feet gained
Trying to burn a few calories before I consume several thousand.
November 18, 2018 Roman 8 miles 1,750 feet gained
This time with my parents. Gorgeous day on the mountain, we were lucky to hit the trail days before real snow arrived.
November 18, 2018 Jen 5.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Volunteer work with Cascadia Wild
November 18, 2018 Father Guido Sarducci 9.65 miles 3,000 feet gained
Pretty cold and frosty at the TH.....around 35 degrees but once you got above the saddle to Valhalla Peak it got downright balmy. On this day it was perfect at the summit, warm with no breeze, and one could clearly see 4 volcanoes along with Mt. Constance looming in your face to the NW.
November 17, 2018 Roman 4.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
November 17, 2018 Sarah Johnson 5 miles 750 feet gained
Woke up late so scrapped our original idea and decided to be kind to ourselves and just do something simple - first time seeing the gorge burn up close and personal. Short trip to dry creek falls.
November 16, 2018 Roman 3 miles 1,000 feet gained
Lunch break hike, just 10 minutes from my work
November 12, 2018 Woodswalker 12.8 miles 1,750 feet gained
Made a fun loop up past Twin Lakes, had lunch on Palmateer Point, then I headed down to Devils Half Acre Meadows, up to Barlow Pass and back down the Pct. The wind wasn't too bad no real snow yet, just a few patches, but both the lakes were trying to ice up.
November 11, 2018 Woodswalker 7 miles 1,000 feet gained
An enchanted day watch the golden leaves drift.
November 11, 2018 Father Guido Sarducci 9.04 miles 4,000 feet gained
Winter has arrived in the N. Cascades. Great views from the top with clear views of Mt. Baker, Glacier Peak, etc... Could even see the Eastern Olympic range to the S/W & the top of Rainier to the South. Snow began in earnest approx. 1 1/2 miles and 1200' from the summit but there is a very pronounced boot path so no route finding was involved. Microspikes we...
November 11, 2018 Roman 8 miles 1,750 feet gained
Great day and sunset on the mountain. Saw some elk but was too slow to get a good picture, as usual. Was surprised to see California's smoke made it so far north, east of Hood and Jefferson into the Central Oregon. Saw some peaks of Coast Range too - visibility was great today.
November 10, 2018 Jen 16 miles 500 feet gained
Spent time with the aged ones in North Carolina and Connecticut. Saw the devastation from the recent hurricane in the south. Just missed the peak of fall in New England.
November 10, 2018 Roman 3 miles 250 feet gained
November 10 to November 11, 2018 runandsew 5.5 miles 2,750 feet gained 1 night
Wind forced us into a bowl without a view of Hood, but today, we hiked to the top of the Palmer chairlift and it was glorious.
November 10, 2018 Sarah Johnson 10 miles 4,500 feet gained
This Mazama climb was initially scheduled for last weekend, but with a less than ideal forecast it was rescheduled for this weekend. This proved to be an excellent decision, as we had completely clear skies and an excellent view of the crater. The climb was lead by Matthew Sundling, with Trey Schutrumpf assisting. This climb was intended for beginners, with ...
November 8, 2018 Roman 4.4 miles 500 feet gained
Took half day off work to hike Timberline Trail, one last time before winter. There was 5-7'' of snow at 6000 feet, down to 3-5'' at 5600' - still pretty easy to break trail, while everything looked like real winter.
November 8, 2018 Woodswalker 16 miles 3,000 feet gained
Amazing day, exploring the mossy green beyond Cedar Swamp. I want to come back on a long day this summer. Totally beautiful.
November 7, 2018 pizza pal 3 miles 750 feet gained
November 3, 2018 Father Guido Sarducci 7.6 miles 750 feet gained
November 3, 2018 Sarah Johnson 9 miles 1,500 feet gained
Set out the day thinking the weather was going to be rainy and cold, but we were pleasantly surprised by a gorgeous day in the Gifford. Super pleasant hike, nothing to complain about other than the trash and toilet paper left behind. Mostly empty trail on a perfect fall day.
November 2, 2018 Jen 3.5 miles 750 feet gained
Tons of mushrooms out there, but I did not find many edibles- just a few chanterelles plus some yellowfeet and early hedgehogs. Totally soaked, but I carried some hot soup with me and enjoyed a misty mountain lunch hunkered under a massive hemlock. Posted are some beauties I did not collect.
November 1, 2018 Woodswalker 11 miles 1,000 feet gained
I decided to ease into the rainy season with a walk up the Salmon River. I strolled along to Goat Creek where there were plenty of logs to cross on, but everything was a bit slippery. In general the creeks all are running now. The sun broke out here and there late afternoon.
October 28, 2018 Father Guido Sarducci 6 miles 500 feet gained
October 26, 2018 Jen 5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Wet woods wanderings, searching for gold
October 22, 2018 Jen 10.5 miles 3,250 feet gained
Beautiful October Day. Saw 8 goats and 0 people! I meant to go to Shellrock too, but took a nap in a meadow instead.
October 21, 2018 Sarah Johnson 7.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Depression hit hard recently, and my hiking/climbing derailed. I may not make my 52 hikes this year. Finally hit up a hike I previously ignored due to popularity. Solo hike with my dog, and the trail was pretty empty. Gorgeous fall colors.
October 21, 2018 Woodswalker 7.7 miles 2,250 feet gained
Had a wonderful day up on Silver Star. The fall colors are still great and the summit had just enough people to be interesting. We used the Grouse Vista Trail up and then contoured down from the top to hit the trail over to the ridge by the Indian Pits on the south arm. Wonderful company, amazing weather, made all the sweeter by the fact that it was probably...
October 21, 2018 Father Guido Sarducci 6.03 miles 2,000 feet gained
Hike originates from the Summit Lake TH but very few hike to Bearhead’s summit. Only ran into 3 people once I got onto the Bearhead Mtn. trail. BH Summit used to have a fire Lookout so views are quite nice. Was the perfect hike to get above the fog & stagnant air present in the lowlands. Because of the inversion layer it was pretty much t-shirt and shorts we...
October 20, 2018 Roman 6.6 miles 1,000 feet gained
October 19, 2018 Woodswalker 7.5 miles 1,250 feet gained
I wanted to see the last of the fall color on the east side and scope out some off trail options in the area. So I took a short hike along the TT. I was hoping to walk up Heather Canyon, but it was icy along the edges up the canyon. Instead I stopped a short distance up the canyon, at a nice waterfall in the sun and had lunch. Glorious!!
October 18, 2018 pizza pal 4.5 miles 750 feet gained
October 15, 2018 Woodswalker 11.5 miles 2,000 feet gained
Such a glorious day on the mountain!! The Pct is well graded and brings you up to remarkable views of the White River Canyon and the mountain within a few miles. The autumn colors are mostly faded, but still some spectacular places. The mountain is so perfect right now.
October 14 to October 15, 2018 runandsew 2.5 miles 500 feet gained 1 night
Backpacked up the west climbers trail, then the wind hit. We packed up in the morning in our tent without any coffee and headed home. Whew!
October 12 to October 14, 2018 Roman 17.5 miles 3,750 feet gained 2 nights
Hiked to Killen Lake on Friday evening and set up a camp. Next day I went to High Camp, then continued to Glacier Lake. Adams Glacier looked nice and easy, with just a dusting of fresh snow, so I hiked to 7,800' for even better views. Adams Glacier is immense, when you're standing on it! On Sunday I took it easy because my foot hurt a bit, made a loop around...
October 12, 2018 Father Guido Sarducci 11.13 miles 4,000 feet gained
This is one of the few hikes off of I-90 east of North Bend that I have never done. Very few people venture further than Mason Lake but those who put in the effort will will be rewarded with 360 degree views from the summit.
October 11, 2018 Woodswalker 11.5 miles 4,000 feet gained
A TFF was kind enough to show me the route over the head. Started at Timberline Lodge and had first lunch above Paradise Park and then we started over the rocky ridge back to Timberline above Mississippi Head. We made a quick detour down to the plane crash site and a view of the Zigzag Canyon, then headed up the mountain high enough to cross over back to Tim...
October 10, 2018 runandsew 4 miles 1,000 feet gained
Met identical twin hikers to surprise them and give them treats.
October 10 to October 11, 2018 Jen 6.5 miles 1,500 feet gained 1 night
Love the desert!
October 7, 2018 Woodswalker 4.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
Another short but sweet trip. Some friends had rented out the A frame so I joined them for the day and did the Tilly Jane, Cloud Cap, Cooper Spur Shelter Loop. Wonderful day even though it was foggy. There's new snow at about 7000'
October 7, 2018 Roman 6.5 miles 1,000 feet gained
October 6, 2018 Roman 7.7 miles 1,750 feet gained
Butte Camp trail with a bit of Loowit Trail. The mountain was all socked in at first, but started to open up, and then last clouds parted on the west side just as I got above the treeline! It was really cold there, but cloud action was awesome, and it was nice to see fresh snow on top.
October 4, 2018 Woodswalker 11.7 miles 2,000 feet gained
Great out and back on the Herman Creek Trail. Mushrooms are starting to pop and the few deciduous trees that are left are starting to turn.
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