Mt Baker – 2009 – exploratory attack

My relationship with Mt Baker started in 2009. I lived in Victoria at those times and most of my travels were complicated by ferry traffic between Island and mainland. It was July 1st, Canada day, and time for some adventure. It was decided to try Mt . . . → Continue reading Mt Baker – 2009 – exploratory attack

Golden Ears – 2014

I climbed Golden Ears in 2013, but the weather was not fine and visibility was close to zero, so I didn’t mine to do it again in this year.

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Sea lions

La Push sea lions. You can always find them near the seafood restaurant on the bank of La Push inlet. Restaurant throwaway the leavings of huge fishes in the water just behind the building. Lions, otters and seagulls have fine dining here every day.

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Seagulls

Golden Ears – 2013

Golden Ears is a sort of “must do” for any Vancouver hiker. It is high enough, has permanent snow field and close to the city, so can be done in one day. I am traditionally avoid such places until my last year in a city. Without . . . → Continue reading Golden Ears – 2013

Mount Beautiful

From last fall in Vancouver. Mount Beautiful is the highest point of Eagle Ridge that covers Bunzen Lake from the east. It is just near the city and not required the long drive before hike can be started. We acceded the ridge from the parking lot . . . → Continue reading Mount Beautiful

Colchuk lake

Another summer hike near Leavenworth. It is relatively short, but nice. First miles you spend in forest and after you will see granite rocks and alpine lake.

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My new work place

I am in the University of Washington four months already. It is time to show my new place. My evening walk from laboratory to parking:

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Mt Brew – ski version

Two weeks ago I skied to Mt Brew and it was perfect trip.

Hike to Mt Brew in summer version can be viewed here.

First time I tried skied to Mt Brew in 2012, at the beginning of my friendship with AT ski, but we . . . → Continue reading Mt Brew – ski version

Mount Brew and attempt of Mount Fee traverse

This hike had place in September 2012. The plan of this hike was epic: hike via Brandywine meadows to Brandywine mountain, from there by ridge go to Mt Fee, climb Mt Fee, follow the ridge future to Mt Brew, spend night in the hut near the . . . → Continue reading Mount Brew and attempt of Mount Fee traverse