Snow Goats

I have promised plenty of snow goats from our hike to Enchantment Lakes, and I keep my promises. It was really a lot of them.

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Enchantment Lakes in July

We have visited Enchantment Lakes thrice already (fall, spring), but we never been in July here, so, when our friend invited us to share their permit (during the season you need permit that is very difficult to get), we . . . → Continue reading Enchantment Lakes in July

Mount Daniel

At the end of the August we hiked Mount Daniel in Central Washington. It is highest peak in the region, 2408 meters altitude. The hike is about 30 km both ways with elevation gain about 1500 meters. About half . . . → Continue reading Mount Daniel

Marmot dinner

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Mother Mount trail

In the middle of July we hiked around Mother Mount in the Mount Rainier National Park. The trail length is about 15 km with elevation gain about 500 meters. It is nice alpine trail with perfect view if this view is not totally covered with heavy fog how . . . → Continue reading Mother Mount trail

Vicinity of Mount Jefferson

Oregon, beginning of July

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Skiing among Snow Ghosts

Three days of New Year vacation on Big White with friends. Skiing under winter sun with snow ghosts.

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New climbing season – Mt Baker

Last weekend we opened climbing season. Old chap Mt Backer from south approach. It was not snowy winter this year, and all crevasses are already open. But it was sunny and warm.

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Enchantment Lakes – Aasgar Pass – Colchuck Lake

First time I visited Enchantment Lakes last fall, but it was only one day trip. And I didn’t see my beloved snow goats. So, I wanted to do this trip again, but in two days to see everything . . . → Continue reading Enchantment Lakes – Aasgar Pass – Colchuck Lake

Enchantment Lakes – grey granites, clear water and yellow larches

Every hiker in Washington state knows Enchantment Lakes. I got this info only last fall and immediately decided to visit this place. The problem with Enchantment Lakes is their popularity. It is long hike, about 40 km both ways and 2100 meters of altitude gain, so . . . → Continue reading Enchantment Lakes – grey granites, clear water and yellow larches