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Cady Ridge to Meander Meadows Loop

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Mid-September: Several people we’ve talked to this week have mentioned they had just returned from hiking Cady Ridge.  Is it coincidence or is this trip suddenly in vogue? Or do those in-the-know simply know that Cady Ridge goes radioactive with... Read More...

Buck Creek Pass

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The view from camp at Buck Creek Pass included Liberty Cap to the south By Brad Brisbine This trip on the Buck Creek Pass Loop was a repeat of a place I had been to in 1978.  I’m happy to... Read More...

Boulder Pass & White River

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Looking toward Clark Mountain from Boulder Pass. The actual summit is not visible. Clark Mountain (climb) and Boulder Pass (hike) SummitPost.org says, “Clark Mountain is one of the highest peaks in the North-Central Cascades of Washington. It is roughly 50th... Read More...

Beehive Trail

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The trail is a narrow single track, nicely graded for climbing (either hiking or on a mountain bike). Intermediate climbing skills and fitness are needed to mountain bike. The trip offers nice overviews out toward Mission Ridge and the Columbia... Read More...

Beehive Mountain

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  The American who walked up a Mountain but came down a Hill Calling this knoll in the forests adjacent to Beehive Reservoir a mountain is either a joke or a hyperbolic stretch of imagination. It’s a sparrow calling itself... Read More...

Basalt Ridge

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This trail climbs moderately along a nice ridgeline. Views of the area can be had from Basalt Peak and, if hikers continue 0.5 mile past the peak, another viewpoint offers another take of the scenery. Map: See map below for... Read More...

Three Brothers-West Peak

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Roger Gervin supplied the details and pictures for this post. He also posted about this destination in  NW Hiker. ATTRACTIONS: This is a rigorous hike that will test your endurance, your navigation skills, and your off- trail walking. It will also... Read More...

Tenpeak Mountain

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 Photo: Peter Valaas resting after our arrival at Thunder Basin  Words and pictures by Chester Marler Peter Valaas and I recently had the pleasure of an overnight trip to the Thunder Basin/Tenpeak Mountain area—a final summer outing before fall.  Peter had... Read More...

Stuart (Mt)-North Ridge (Upper)

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Mt. Stuart – Soloing the North Ridge: by John Plotz If I had to choose one of the most priceless aspects of solo alpine climbing, it would be that I get to eschew the alpine start and sleep in. I’m getting... Read More...

Spider Meadows-Chiwawa East Peak

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Chiwawa’s East Peak (elevation 8,134 feet) is an unassuming little summit, with an appealing alpine-like appearance from Spider Meadow.  What makes the peak interesting is the setting:  it gives the best view of Lyman Basin and the distant peaks, and... Read More...

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