A class 4 climb to a sheer peak Stats 28 miles round trip 8,477 ft elevation gain Peak elevation: 8,264 ft Things to bring Shared Gear Tents Rope (Andrew) Harnesses Belay Devices Carabineers/Slings/Quick Draws/Nuts Water Filter Climbing Shoes? Personal Gear Capacity of 4 liters of water Sleeping bag Light Jacket (45-55 degrees at camp) Toilet…
Havasupai Falls
Backpacking in the iconic waterfalls WeatherLow of 36, high of 78 (trailhead, falls)Supposed to be sunny! Food 3 or 4 breakfasts (2 while backpacking) 3 lunches (all while backpacking) 3 dinners (2 while backpacking) Gear list 20 degree or warmer sleeping bag Tent 2-3 liters of water Food (see above) Sunscreen Headlamp/lights Camera Day pack for…
Weavers Needle
Hike and easy technical climb to the top of an iconic peak in the Superstition Mountains Quick Info The drive: Peralta Trailhead 1:55 hour drive from Romy’s house The weather: High near 69 Low around 50 Partly cloudy, showers rolling in after 11 PM NOAA Forecast The stats: 8.43 miles round trip 3,400 total elevation…
Keyhole Hot Springs
Scenic hot springs in Canada Saturday 8:45 AM – Depart Bellevue 10:15 AM – Pick up Kevin from Bellingham 12:00 PM – In Vancouver – Get lunch – Stanley park or something 2:00 PM – Drive to Joffre Lakes 4:30 PM – Hike to Joffre Lakes 8:30 PM – Back at car 9:00 PM -…
Sky Pilot Mountain
See West Buttress for route info A technical hike/class 4 scramble. Friday 6:30 PM – Alexis back in Bellevue 7:00 PM – Drive to Squamish (3:10 – 4 hr drive) 11:00 PM – Arrive at campground, camp Saturday Climbing class Sunday Climbing class 7:00 PM – Drive to Sky Pilot trailhead 8:00 PM – Car…
Mount Olympus
A technical glacier and summit THURSDAY 6:30 PM – Leave from Microsoft 11:00 PM – Arrive at Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center Sleep in car FRIDAY 8:00 AM – Start hiking (17 miles, 5,400 ft gain, 10 hrs) 6:00 PM – Camp 2 near Glacier Meadows SATURDAY Summit and then move down to Camp 3…
Grand Tetons Eclipse
A 10 day trip to Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier, and Washington Sat, Aug 19 – Alaska Basin camp Backpack into Alaska Basin (on NF land so no permit needed, water abundant. Some trees exist for hanging food, black bears might be present). Tue, Aug 22 – Yellowstone Day hiking in Yellowstone Glacier National Park Here…
Bonanza Peak
Remote 4th class climb Info For general info, see Bonanza Peak – Mary Green Glacier Itinerary Friday, July 6th 4:45 AM – Drive over (3 hour drive) 8:00 AM – At boat dock (30 mins early recommended) 8:30 AM – Ferry departs 11:45 AM – Arrive in Lucerne (port of Holden) 2:45 PM – Take bus…
Sahale+Buckner+Horseshoe
Three summits in three days! Info See the route page for detailed info. Weather Sat/Sun: Sunny, highs of 50 degrees, lows of 37 Sun night / Mon: Rain overnight till noon, low of 36, high of 39 Gear list Normal trail shoes Crampons + Boots Ice axe Hiking poles Tent / sleeping bag / sleeping pad Rain…