It has been a slow winter with not many adventures to write about. I have tried to get out for my regular hikes around Buntzen Lake and the surrounding area, but not much else. I have been planning a few hikes for the next 3 seasons, with a trip to Death Valley to kick things…
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Hozomeen Ridge via Skagit Valley Road
GaiaGPS Link Strava Link This hike has been on my todo list for some time. I have hiked from the Manning Park side to Mowich camp about 10 years ago, and did not realize how close the Hozomeen ridge trail was. Mike suggested this trail to build on our exploring along the Silver Skagit road….
Ring Lake, Whistler BC
Gaia GPS Link Strava Link It was a crisp day that reminded us that Fall is here. It had been raining like crazy recently and the trail conditions were muddy. This is a wet area as it is, but with the added rain it was mud on top of mud. It was a bit of…
Hope Mountain, BC
It was a day of clouds and steep uphill after a rocky trip up the Hope Mountain FSR. Definitely need a 4×4 for this hike and a big thank you to the people that keep the road and trail clear! A good article here on some history from Club Tread. Hike to Hope Mountain, Hope…
Labyrinth Mountain, Washington State
Another night time hiking adventure, the third time this year we have arrived at the trailhead and hiked just as it was getting dark. It is a neat experience hiking to the dark, seeing the blanket of stars and breathing in the cool night air. We found the lake after a steep ascent, and found…
The Pasayten Wilderness
Just got back from a great weekend full of mountain flowers, snow capped peaks of the Pasayten Wilderness in northern Washington State. My hiking buddy Mike has always wanted to explore this area just south of Manning Park, BC. and suggested a loop from Slate Peak to Harts Pass. What a perfect weekend for it,…