Well for the North Cascades I wouldnt be bringing skis unless I knew of a pace holding snow. Well, I guess I could always just have them in my car and see if my eyes can spot a patch of snow worth...

I'm deciding on whether to play 9 holes of golf in North Bend tomorrow or head up to the North Cascades and do a 3-4 hour hike. I havent played golf or much less hit a golf ball in a few years, but I...

I sadly got pulled off doing something else last weekend and I'm very disappointed I didn't go from how I heard the forecast turned out, and the tales I was told from fellow tourers on my way up a...

Basically all my summer skiing involves hiking for the majority of the trip. Skiing also adds an extra layer of focus and the feeling of overcoming fear, and apprehension, allowing me to f...

Looks like the latest update on the forecast has the snow level higher than earlier predicted for tonight, at 7000ft. So maybe not much more accumulation at paradise. I have my chains already in...

You are fine. I appreciate your experience and perspective. I'm in the process of writing my tour plan, and getting as much information as I can to make informed decisions when I get there, with...

I'm heading up there tomorrow bright and early to give myself time to actually be able to reach Camp Muir. Since I had a 2.5 month period of mostly sedentary activities when it was just my kids and...

I finally was able to get down to Paradise on September 29th for some dirty turns, large crowds, and the most absolutely picturesque fall day on the high elevations. Unfortunately even though I...

Was crazy how it rolled in yesterday. I was outside earlier in the day with just normal haze, was inside for a few hours, took the trash out around 7 or 8 and it was sitting on top of us. At least...

Im just looking for some August turns. I should be able to make some time this week.

Something I feel I need to do

Sorry pipe, that sucks man. RIP

Who knows when Ill be able to get out to try my hand at Muir. Hopefully soon. I really need to get out for the sake of my sanity.

The avalanche lilys are probably my favorite wild flower. the newly open meadows with the stretches of white and gold.

That is what summer is about in the cascades in my mind.

The subalpine wildflowers are absolutely gorgeous!

My Muir trip will have to be delayed but this certainly excites me.

Awesome!!!!

I wasnt aware if it was similar to Palmer in the the lower parts (like the resort area) is a snow field and the upper reaches a glacier.

Paradise Glacier seemed liked it had a an approach I like...

The annoyance is the random blog post about my plans.

My only reasoning behind one more chinook pass tour is that Muir isnt going anywhere - *insert glacier joke*, as Im going to hit Muir no...

Just to annoy PNWAus Im planning a muir or a paradise glacier tour next thursday. Working on route planning via maps now.

I could go to dewey lake and head up seymour as it looked good from...

I am aware.

Might as well go for 12 months. I know the turns all year idea is kinda silly, but it is a fun goal to keep me active and still get a turn in. Id also like to be a worthy tour partner next season....

No dogs, but you can bring live stock.

The reason why I post when I'm about to do something is because if someone is around that same area or has the patience/free time, I'd be more than happy to have some one join me. I like going out...

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Nache Peak circumnavigation

It is taking me forever this morning finding my out of the house, but I am about to head to chinook pass and see if I loop around the peak.

Ill be headed to Chinook pass for a late afternoon/evening ski on Monday. Ill have my orca pass at the ready.

Any beta on what it is looking like right now?

I am curious as to what sunrise...

Doesn't taste quite the same. I like cappuccinos, but other than that I do not prefer espresso based coffee.

Fuck lattes I just want a drip coffee with some half and half. Once on the way to Stevens I decided to stop at a stand in Monroe -One Cup Coffee Co.-, and I was told they didnt have drip coffee. ...

I have no problem with having to pay for a pass as I know it very important for the park, like you guys have mentioned. I just wanted to know when/where/which one. with the decline of hunters it is...

Im a little young for AARP membership, AAA on the other hand.

Ive been looking into getting a membership at kids quest. Could be a good way to spend the summer with my kids.

Should I get a zoo membership too?

Like I tell my kids, you guys are silly.

Ill let you guess what its code for.

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Thats why I asked what am I misunderstanding because Ive gotten multiple answers for the same question. Whats wrong with that? Also How is this arguing?

I mean I dont plan to, but it can be fighting tooth and nail to plan a big day trip with the wife (pisses me off to no end but that is another story). If childcare was more affordable here Id be...

Im not giving up till August. Summer Skiing was the last goal i set for myself at the beginning of the season, but why not add a few more if it is still possible to get after it. I cant get out as...

I was told that I needed a rainier pass everywhere before you start heading north and a park pass afterwards. Basically Rangers are full of shit?

Im going to try to check out sunrise next week (even if its bunk, the views will make up for it), and if conditions suck I may head to muir or interglacier. Tourists will be a huge buzz kill though....

Yeah I could see south faces completely empty. North face id imagine would still be good with the even higher elevation.

Whats the deal with them not wanting skiers up there? I dont see why a...

I went to Naches after being turned away by the ranger at station before sunrise, as apparently the road wont open till the lodge opens. The ranger said it was pretty thin and patchy up there...

Thanks!

Nice summer stoke! Where is that?

​Booooo vaillll

I went to the high 2 early this morning. Had to walk a hundred yards or so to put on the skis, which was better than I thought it was going to be.

Pssh, I dont even have facebook and my life is not very interesting.

Oh I see your point...

The pack location is not unconfirmed though. I may be new to this place and a total jong, but I do know how to use google. North Bend is at the edge of complete wilderness (especially compared to...

I prefer naked wrestling to the death.

Considering a cougar attack fatality happened, I figure a wolf from the near by tracked pack 50 miles or so away is certainly possible.

I know it was most likely coyotes, and I looked up whether...

Most likely not, but I did check out the locations of the known tracked packs with one being semi close, and there has been sighting of wolves around either side of the pass (on the same website as...

Crazy. Never seen a cougar out there but have heard a lot of wolf or coyote calls

Im pretty slow on both as well. It took me 50 mins to go up hyak face.