Washington Pass Skiing Nov 21, 2021 After finishing Ba Peak Saturday I towed my snowmobile up to Mazama and slept at the Silverstar Sno Park. Highway had just been closed Nov 10 for the winter, but as long as there is enough snow it’s open to snowmobiles. NOHRSC was showing… Continue reading
Ba Peak (8,142ft) Nov 20, 2021 15 miles Chris and Reed were interested in climbing Bulger peaks this winter, so I decided we should do a shakedown trip before winter starts. Ba Peak is a good choice to prepare for winter Bulgers. The route up it avoids avy terrain, it… Continue reading
Mt Defiance (5,584ft), Web Mtn (5,335ft), Putrid Pete’s Peak (5,200ft) Nov 13, 2021 11 miles I had part of Saturday to get a hike in before the Bulgers party in the evening, so decided to do an I-90 hike with a short driving approach. I parked at exit 42 around… Continue reading
Amphitheater Mountain (8,358 ft) Probable First Ski Descent Nov 6-7, 2021 40 miles Snow coverage looked good in the Cascades and I was excited to do my first ski tour since spring. I was interested in scouting out conditions in the Pasayten for a winter trip, and was particularly interested… Continue reading
Duncan Hill (7,819ft) 14 miles, 4,400ft gain Lily and I slept at the Cottonwood trailhead Friday night and it got pretty chilly, down to 20F. I think this is the coldest Lily has ever experienced and she had to crawl in the sleeping bag. We started hiking around 8am Saturday… Continue reading