Chilean Memorial: Olympic’s Rugged North Coast
Rialto Beach to Chilean MemorialStats: 3.8 mi // 0 ft elevation change but expect 2 scrambles over headlands during high … Continue reading Chilean Memorial: Olympic’s Rugged North Coast
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Marmot, Jade, and Pea Soup Lake: Alpine Gems
Jade LakeDates hiked: Labor Day Weekend 2020 (Sept 5-7)Exact stats are unclear but ~ 26.3 mi // 5,712 ft gainConditions: … Continue reading Marmot, Jade, and Pea Soup Lake: Alpine Gems
Esmeralda Basin: Wildflowers Blooming
Esmeralda BasinStats: 7.0 mi RT, 1750 ft gainConditions: Almost no snow, no bugs, uncrowded, wildflowers in progressPermit: Northwest Forest Pass … Continue reading Esmeralda Basin: Wildflowers Blooming
Norse Peak: Summit to Ourselves
My first big hike of the year set the bar high for the rest of the season. We caught glimpses … Continue reading Norse Peak: Summit to Ourselves
Ponytails on Trails 