COURTNEY PEAK
Lake Chelan Wilderness – rugged, wild and beautiful but due to the long drive from Seattle seldomly visited. Approximately 194 miles of trail traverse the region. They stretch from deep valleys and reach… Continue reading
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Goose Rock
A short but somewhat steep hike from the south parking lot of Deception Pass bridge will take you to Goose Rock, the highest point on Whidbey Island, WA. At 484 feet, Goose Rock… Continue reading
Welcome Pass – Excelsior Peak Traverse
If you crave supreme views of the North Cascades, Excelsior Peak is guaranteed to satisfy your appetite. The vistas, including such icons as Mount Baker and Mount Skuksan, stretch all the way to… Continue reading
JMT – Day 19 – Meadow at mile 184 to Wallace Creek
August 21, 2014 The pines above our tent insulated us from the cold of the night. While those camping at the edge of the meadow experienced night chill and morning frost, our site… Continue reading
JMT – Day 18 – Rae Lake to Meadow at mile 184
August 20, 2014 It is not uncommon for me to wake up during the night to go pee but tonight I am woken by discomfort. The situation reminds me of a fairy… Continue reading
JMT – Day 16 – Marjorie Lake to Meadow at mile 169
August 18, 2014 The silver shimmer of the morning frost takes as by surprise. It shouldn’t. We are in an altitude of over 11,000 feet. Nature often paints here with its white brush,… Continue reading
JMT – Day 15 – Palisade Lakes to Marjorie Lake
August 17, 2014 As Sarah put it during our conversation last night, from now on we are on a one week backpacking trip. It’s bittersweet. While we all want to proudly pose… Continue reading
JMT – Day 13 – Evolution Lake to Knob at Mile 132
August 15, 2014 Following the meandering shoreline of Evolution Lake, the trail takes us further into the basin. It’s slow going here. Not because of the tread under our feet or because of… Continue reading