geoflixclimbs

To elaborate on the bridge-less stream crossing, just look for the narrowing stream between two large boulders approx. 20-30 feet downstream of the logjam. Make the leap from one boulder to the other, grab the rock, traverse left, climb up to the trail, continue the adventure.

Is it worth the hike?

The "hiker" did set the steps for all of the preceding "skiers", ascending and descending the peak with grace, speed, and elan, without reliance upon "great engineering" to cross the creek (a well-aimed jump sufficed). He also spent an hour on the summit, photographed the trillium, patted the dog, found a few leaf fossils in the stream bed, and returned to the TH before lunch. Why bother? It's more fun than Mt. Si.

Klenke, Jim J and I attempted the Big Four on April 10, and stopped at the narrowing couloir due to thigh-deep snow and 5-minute-long oatmealanches. I planned to attack it again this weekend, but your TR suggests I reconsider. Thanks for the post. P.S. I have been in your element following your lead, and it is not pretty.