Taking Thursday off from hiking but might make a morning visit to Lizard and Lily Lakes in the Chuckanuts on Friday (if I'm not car shopping and the weather is favorable).
Over the last three days of hiking I've discovered that my rain jacket no longer repels water and one of my boots is no longer waterproof... H20 seems to be seeping into the toebox. DOH! Mother Nature owes me some DRY hiking days!
Thursday involves a morning of photo/video editing for the last four trails and the girl's spring break trip to AZ and whipping up a batch of Banana Chocolate Chip muffins. After all that, I'll enjoy lunch with my bride in SW and then the afternoon with the kids since they only have a half-day of school. Another jam-packed day of vacation!
Happy Trails!
~E
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Itinerary for -4-20-11
Decided I'd had enough snow over the last two days so I'm skipping the scheduled Mt. Baker trip. Instead, I'll go focus on some mine hunting along the North Fork of the Sauk River, just east of Darrington.
Not sure about cell service, but am sure that I'll find at least three mines, maybe a couple bonus mines if I'm feeling adventuresome.
Depending on how long it takes, I'll probably take the opportunity to sight see around Darrington because it's been years since I've been there.
Happy Trails!
~E
Not sure about cell service, but am sure that I'll find at least three mines, maybe a couple bonus mines if I'm feeling adventuresome.
Depending on how long it takes, I'll probably take the opportunity to sight see around Darrington because it's been years since I've been there.
Happy Trails!
~E
Monday, April 18, 2011
Itinerary for 04-19-11
Yep, survived a day of rain, snow and sun on Devil Mountain as well as a bushwack trying to find the Scott Mountain Mine. More on all that later... let's talk about the Tuesday plan.
Meeting Ron Peterson of the Mount Baker Club for a bike/hike to Split Rock, located between Big Lake and Lake Cavanaugh. It's a long one - about 13 miles round trip.
Erik H & I made an attempt exactly a year ago today. We ran out of time and ran into more than a foot of snow.
This year... I"m bringing snowshoes and we are following the same route. Depending on how it all goes, maybe we'll venture toward Bald Mountain to see what it's all about.
Here is the Trip Report from last year:
Split Rock 2010
Doubt there will be cell phone reception, but we'll be back by dark for sure.
~E
Meeting Ron Peterson of the Mount Baker Club for a bike/hike to Split Rock, located between Big Lake and Lake Cavanaugh. It's a long one - about 13 miles round trip.
Erik H & I made an attempt exactly a year ago today. We ran out of time and ran into more than a foot of snow.
This year... I"m bringing snowshoes and we are following the same route. Depending on how it all goes, maybe we'll venture toward Bald Mountain to see what it's all about.
Here is the Trip Report from last year:
Split Rock 2010
Doubt there will be cell phone reception, but we'll be back by dark for sure.
~E
Itinerary for 04-18-11
Mostly due to a lack of planning time, on Monday I'm planning on exploring Devil Mountain, with a little dose of tulips touring and maybe a venture into the Lily Lake area of Chuckanut mountain.
Devil Mountain is located just south of Little Mountain. Basically, its the long ridge of points you can see to the east of I-5 between Mount Vernon and Conway exits. Access to the logging roads is available by taking Little Mountain road, turning right onto Amick Rd and then look for the logging road gate.
Might also try to find the 'mine' on the west side of the ridge (as shown on topo maps).
Depending on the weather, the day might start off with a tour of tulip fields for some pictures (without the crowds).
If Devil Mtn goes smoothly and quickly then I'll probably venture up to the Blanchard Mountain access to the Lily and Lizard Lakes trail.
Should be in cell phone range the entire time.
Tuesday looks like it may involve a bike trip to Split Rock and/or Bald Mountain. Possibly in rain and snow.
Wednesday looks like picture perfect weather. If the Avy risk allows, I'll head up to Mt. Baker and see if I can route-find the Heather Meadows Loop route.
Thursday and Friday are still TBD.
~E
Devil Mountain is located just south of Little Mountain. Basically, its the long ridge of points you can see to the east of I-5 between Mount Vernon and Conway exits. Access to the logging roads is available by taking Little Mountain road, turning right onto Amick Rd and then look for the logging road gate.
Might also try to find the 'mine' on the west side of the ridge (as shown on topo maps).
Depending on the weather, the day might start off with a tour of tulip fields for some pictures (without the crowds).
If Devil Mtn goes smoothly and quickly then I'll probably venture up to the Blanchard Mountain access to the Lily and Lizard Lakes trail.
Should be in cell phone range the entire time.
Tuesday looks like it may involve a bike trip to Split Rock and/or Bald Mountain. Possibly in rain and snow.
Wednesday looks like picture perfect weather. If the Avy risk allows, I'll head up to Mt. Baker and see if I can route-find the Heather Meadows Loop route.
Thursday and Friday are still TBD.
~E
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