Woodswalker

February 11, 2018 Bald Butte 14 miles 3,000 feet gained

We decided to hit Bald Butte from the Northern end off FR 17/ Pinemont Dr. using and ATV route for the first few miles. Then we headed south, to the Rimrock viewpoints. There was no snow at all, although to the west, it was evident there was snow much lower. Just a few small ice patches on the trail. Wonderful day.

February 7, 2018 Catherine Creek Shortcut 7.5 miles 1,750 feet gained

Great day in partial sun. The grass widows are starting to spread up the slope and a few umbels are blooming. Lovey time strolling and exploring.

January 30, 2018 Moody Island 13.2 miles 250 feet gained

Great day. Sun, clouds and lots of solitude.

January 27, 2018 June Lake 4.8 miles 750 feet gained

About 3 feet of fresh snow up there. Fortunately, a couple other folks had broken trail just ahead of us. We had a lot of fun getting snow bombed by the trees. We had thought about doing a loop over to Chocolate Falls and down, but the boulder field was not covered in enough snow and the trail was not apparent, as well as the sky being misty with very low vi...

January 20, 2018 Fish Creek Campground/Day Use 15.8 miles 2,500 feet gained

Awesome day out in the creekside green. Lots of old cedars, mossy trees and waterfalls galore. Plus fun company with a great trail friend and a really fun new trail friend. I've so missed the mossy river canyons. Plus no rain!!!

January 15, 2018 Latourell Falls 3 miles 500 feet gained

I decided to take my afternoon walk as a small hike to Lauterell Falls. it was a great idea.

January 13, 2018 Hannum Spring 5.2 miles 1,750 feet gained

Wonderful day on the mountain. No real snow as far as the Tilly Jane cabin and very solid ice rink quality tread on the first 1/3. Some traction a necessity, but snow shoes are a bit much and awkward in some places.

January 7, 2018 Lucia Falls 6.6 miles 500 feet gained

In my ongoing search to find lovely hikes to replace my gorge standbys, I headed out along the Lewis river from Hantwick TH over to Yacolt and Moulton Falls. Great area and it seems like a nice gateway to some longer hikes. Great company and a lovely day!!

January 6, 2018 Barlow Pass 6.8 miles 1,000 feet gained

Fantastic day with a friend snowshoeing the Twin Lakes area. Trails are well broken in and there is a good amount of snow. Palmateer looks like it may be currently accessible from the PCT cutoff. At least the start of it was super packed down, but the connector trail from Upper Twin Lake was invisible.