Eightmile Lake

Guidebook
A fun, intermediate hike suitable for families with older children. The trail climbs to a pretty lake nestled at the base of impressive peaks in the Alpine Wilderness. The lake is great for swimming and fishing... Read More...

Prusik Peak-West Ridge

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Above is a video that Mark and Sarah Shaffer made on the West Ridge route of Prusik Peak, which is located in the Enchantments right outside of Leavenworth. Videos are good to watch for descriptions and tips ... Read More...

Lake Augusta & Big Jim Mountain

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Jim Brisbine has been climbing Washington peaks for 40+ years, documenting hundreds of summits and thousands of trail miles in words and pictures. Jim recently went on a three-day backpacking trip with Eileen t... Read More...

Leroy-Carne Loop on Ice

Adventure, Guidebook
Leroy—Carne Loop on Ice by Jim Brisbine Seven-Fingered Jack (9100’) North Spectacle Butte (8080’+) October 4-7, 2017 For our annual Golden Larch Trip this year, Doug, Fay, Lisa, Steve, Deb, Brian, and Eile... Read More...

Larch Lakes-Pomas Pass Loop

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Larch Lake from camp. by Sarah Shaffer A trip whose attractions offer a little bit of everything: lakes, passes, forests, rivers, and great views. As of Larch Lake from our campsite. The reflections were phe... Read More...

Armstrong & Arnold Peaks

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by Andy Dappen The German was headed into the Pasayten Wilderness for several days of hiking; I was coming out after a blitzkrieg weekend of peak bagging. We stood alongside the trail comparing notes... Read More...