PNW 2022/2023 Season - It's Triple Dip La Niña Time!

**Norseman** · 09-22-2023, 10:34 PM

Wow, cool.

**SirVicSmasher** · 09-24-2023, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Bandit Man

Was up at the Hwy 2 resort yesterday and got a look at the new Kehr’s/Big Chief chair. Cable is up but not spliced. New maze area will be a welcome change. Attachment 470350 Attachment 470351

I miss that old yellow chair .

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**Norseman** · 09-24-2023, 09:20 PM

**Buster Highmen** · 09-24-2023, 09:22 PM

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**Bronco** · 09-24-2023, 11:03 PM

Larches are poppin'

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**John_B** · 09-24-2023, 11:06 PM

A moody day in the hills.

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**Eastern Sierra Skier** · 09-24-2023, 11:44 PM

Who's got the best Fish & Chips in the greater Seattle area? My GF & I are up from Reno visiting my Mom who lives on the South end of Whidbey. We usually just hit up Ivars in Mukilteo before we get on the ferry, but if anyones got a better recommendation let me know. Thanks.

**oftpiste** · 09-24-2023, 11:52 PM

Ivars is tough to beat. This is also very good, with funk, and with attitude.

https://www.pacinnpub.com/

**Buster Highmen** · 09-25-2023, 12:18 AM

No love for the Athenian ?

Maybe it's gone upscale too now.

**Bronco** · 09-25-2023, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Eastern Sierra Skier

Who's got the best Fish & Chips in the greater Seattle area? My GF & I are up from Reno visiting my Mom who lives on the South end of Whidbey. We usually just hit up Ivars in Mukilteo before we get on the ferry, but if anyones got a better recommendation let me know. Thanks.

Diamond Knot Brewing is kitty corner from Ivars near the Mukilteo ferry terminal. They have way better fish and offer tots at no extra cost.

**riff** · 09-25-2023, 09:10 AM

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**PNWbrit** · 09-25-2023, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Eastern Sierra Skier

Who's got the best Fish & Chips in the greater Seattle area? My GF & I are up from Reno visiting my Mom who lives on the South end of Whidbey. We usually just hit up Ivars in Mukilteo before we get on the ferry, but if anyones got a better recommendation let me know. Thanks.

Jack's Fish Spot in the market.

**oftpiste** · 09-25-2023, 12:06 PM

I LOVE the Athenian. One of my all time faves and their fish and chips is pretty good. But really go there for the view (great date joint especially for out of towners) and what was at least once upon a time an insanely good and cheap happy hour. We did a mag gathering there a few years back. They seem to close a lot, and early unfortunately.

I do think the PI's is better fish and chips tho. And they'll do tots too IIRC.

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

No love for the Athenian ?

Maybe it's gone upscale too now.

**alpinevibes** · 09-25-2023, 02:37 PM

Spud (Edmonds or Alki currently), Pacific Inn, Market in Edmonds

**MagnificentUnicorn** · 09-25-2023, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by riff

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Maude? Carne High Route?

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**oftpiste** · 09-25-2023, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by alpinevibes

Spud (Edmonds or Alki currently), Pacific Inn, Market in Edmonds

I feel like Spud, while tasty, as massively overpriced.

**PNWbrit** · 09-25-2023, 03:58 PM

Pre-covid there used to be a downtown food truck called Nosh that made the best fish n chips (together with a side of absolutely superb mushy peas) that I've ever had in this country.

**riff** · 09-25-2023, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn

Maude? Carne High Route?

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Good Eye!
Maude from Seven Finger Jack- went up to do 7FJ and Fernow, which did happen; the rest of the plan to drop into Holden and check on the Spider glacier on the way back got rained out. I had my fingers crossed for the forecast to improve, but alas….

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**MagnificentUnicorn** · 09-25-2023, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by riff

Good Eye!
Maude from Seven Finger Jack- went up to do 7FJ and Fernow, which did happen; the rest of the plan to drop into Holden and check on the Spider glacier on the way back got rained out. I had my fingers crossed for the forecast to improve, but alas….

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We had a great three days a few weeks ago up Buck Creek/High Pass/Napeequa/LGP. I love the upper Chiwawa.

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**dudeidontcare** · 09-25-2023, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by riff

Good Eye!
Maude from Seven Finger Jack- went up to do 7FJ and Fernow, which did happen; the rest of the plan to drop into Holden and check on the Spider glacier on the way back got rained out. I had my fingers crossed for the forecast to improve, but alas….

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Riff, I think I talked to you for a bit at the Phelps Creek trailhead. I was just getting back to my car when you pulled up on your motorcycle. Would've been on Saturday early afternoon or late morning?

**chaka** · 09-25-2023, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

Pre-covid there used to be a downtown food truck called Nosh that made the best fish n chips (together with a side of absolutely superb mushy peas) that I've ever had in this country.

they resurfaced as Proper Fish in Bainbridge.... quite tasty and with custom Machine Head ales, bitters to match.

**riff** · 09-25-2023, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by dudeidontcare

Riff, I think I talked to you for a bit at the Phelps Creek trailhead. I was just getting back to my car when you pulled up on your motorcycle. Would've been on Saturday early afternoon or late morning?

Yup, that was me-Good to meet you!

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**riff** · 09-25-2023, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn

We had a great three days a few weeks ago up Buck Creek/High Pass/Napeequa/LGP. I love the upper Chiwawa.

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For sure, a quality location for quick getaways. Any idea what happened to the money the FS had for the Phelps road? Didn’t seem like any work had been done.

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**yeahman** · 09-25-2023, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Bronco

Diamond Knot Brewing is kitty corner from Ivars near the Mukilteo ferry terminal. They have way better fish and offer tots at no extra cost.

Yeah, we used to hit Diamond Knot a lot when we lived on Whidbey, while waiting for the ferry. Still have a couple pint glasses from there.

Had a shitty ferry experience a couple weeks ago. They were only running one boat (staffing issues, yeah I should have checked the website), waited over an hour and when we got down to the pay window the lady said it would be ANOTHER two hours. Said fuck it and drove up around over Deception Pass bridge instead. Made it to Seabolt's Seafood Restaurant in Oak Harbor for lunch and that place is as great as it was 15 years ago when we lived there. Outstanding fish and chips. Everything on the menu is great IMO.

Anyway back to the ferry debacle...while we were stopped waiting at the stoplight on the hill three cars cut the line in front of us from the sidestreet. I got out and bitched at them and they just sat there not looking at me. Somebody called the state patrol though because 45 minutes later a cop showed up and kicked their asses out of line. Fucking justice was served and it was very satisfying to witness.

**MagnificentUnicorn** · 09-26-2023, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by riff

For sure, a quality location for quick getaways. Any idea what happened to the money the FS had for the Phelps road? Didn’t seem like any work had been done.

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I’m guessing it was spent getting the Chiwawa open at the washout below Little Giant TH in June

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