JasonG

I do hope we get some decent days this year....

Trip: Hadley Peak - Standard NW Ridge Trip Date: 09/30/2023 Trip Report: I had been meaning to scramble Hadley Peak for some time but had never got around to it. Fall seemed ideal and so when @sparverius showed up in town with a day to kill a few weeks ago, we quickly decided on it. I had never been up to Cougar Divide and was surprised by how nice the views were from the road on the way in, and how fast you can get up in the alpine. Very civilized! We had gotten a decently early start this day and so we were alone pretty much after leaving the parking lot, mostly only seeing parties only on our descent. It was a good reminder that when you are out in front kicking steps in fresh snow, even a relatively minor scramble can feel like an adventure. Unfortunately, on the way down, we saw evidence that fat bikers are coming up to Chowder Ridge from Cougar Divide and then going out Skyline Divide, maybe more so now that Skyline Divide Road is closed? Please leave the bikes and your bluetooth speakers at home, drones too (though we didn't see any this day)! OK, I'll stop ranting. Regardless, I was reminded what a fantastic backyard we have here in the North Cascades. So many adventures close to home, and so often so much solitude! Now, for the photos, which always do better than my words..... Kulshan from near the road: Shuksan: @sparverius rambling upwards towards Chowder Ridge: We have Hadley in our sights! Twin Sisters out to the west: This was a pleasant surprise: Colfax, still need to go up there: Looking across a thinly covered Park Glacier: @sparverius coming down very near the summit of Hadley: Alpine Nectar! Lincoln, still need to go up there too: Sound of Music on the exit: Shuksan closing out the day: Gear Notes: ice axe, helmet Approach Notes: Cougar Divide

Nice! Sounds like a good outing. How was Church?

How many tripods did you need to kick over to get that spot @olyclimber??!!

When @dberdinka invites you to Zion, you go!

Just be willing to shift to non-volcanoes if the weather dictates. You'll want a bomber forecast with low winds to make Rainier fun and safe. June is not known for good weather, but there are always east side alternatives during that time of year (Enchantments, WA Pass, etc.). This is a good source for your Rainier weather planning: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=SEW&product=REC

No, no it isn't.

I was at the same desk/job as now, when 9/11 happened. Indeed, things are relative.

Wow! That is a gem. I should have asked Dallas if he had any extra copies laying around, I definitely don't have one of those!

Ha, I bought many of those new when they came out! Am I old?

All are well worth seeking out! Some took effort to track down. Make sure you get the maps with the Routes and Rocks!

As is the "Challenge...." I have a few others at home that I will try and post up that are all great.

The Tom Miller North Cascades book is definitely a classic

Good to see you back around these parts @bulgert100! Let @olyclimber know if you need to get access to your classic login.....

ridiculous!

Absolutely, would love to hear about this adventure @Eric Gilbertson!!

This is made for TV, unfortunately.

Where is this TR and how are you bagging so many of the peaks so casually??!!!

Never heard of this company before, thanks for the heads up. Looks like great products!

I do not have Leo's genes and neither do my kids. I still hear plenty of whining on a 3k vert trail and they're 13 and 15!

That's a tough one up in these parts....but I admire your drive. I just went hiking with my kids and that felt like enough. I am not sure if I know of something that checks all your boxes.....but.....I think anything like that will need to be midweek. Anything solid enough to be "safe" in the Cascades is going to be popular on weekends. Even popular climbs still have a fair amount of loose rock hazard. Maybe drive down to Tuolumne? Maybe when she gets a bit older things like the Tooth, S Early, Liberty Bell, etc. will be the ticket but I think that is too much for a 3 year old. But what do I know!

Such a great time to go climbing at D-town!

Oh, and yes @KirkW, I am all for easy in my mature mountaineer phase.

Good point. My friend TJ said it was only painful until he realized he had to play dead. Then the adrenaline kicked in. Unfortunately, it wore off as he was holding his scalp in place on the hike back to the trailhead.

Thanks for the heads up!