Paul Cook

I changed things up a bit to fly solo but still plan this Thurs thru mon to go from Chewuch to Remmel to Cathedral, Apex, Beauerman ridge to Horseshoe pass and Windy peak on big 5 day loop. Happy to see others also doing the loop and share camps.

Just returned from Thursday and Friday trip up Anderson. Was the only person beyond day hikers to Honeymoon camp. Was still deep snow mostly from there on and hazardous river crossing. There are large blow down logs 30 second walk downriver from Honeymoon. Stayed in Siberia shelter one night. Started climb 7am and summited 11am. Back in camp at 230 and out to car at 945pm. Mountain bike is the way to go but there is a nasty up and down trail portion around a slide. Saw a bear at Honeymoon meadow. Rhododendrons in bloom. Used 18 point microspikes and ice ax but also did some class 3 on rock ribs going up to Flypaper. Bummer the reclimbs back to it and the moraine above Anderson Pass. Nice walk up the Eel side and summit ridge in full sun.

Well i am headed for mt Anderson in Olympics wed night to do a 3 dayer starting thurs morning.could trial on that. Of we will talk after that

I am looking for just a couple strong backpackers for 6 day Pasayten backpack of about 65 miles Thursday July 8- Tues July 13. We will be scrambling various peaks over 8000' such as Cathedral, Windy, Apex and more. Be skilled with ice ax and ok with early starts or evening walking too. There will certainly still be some relax time in camp. It gets hot out there in July. Prefer those living north of. Seattle since i am in Bellingham