JasonG

That was certainly a good one this morning!

That sunrise goal is going to make you work for it in June and July. I typically don't set New Year's goals, but I would like to continue to figure out my new camera, finally beat my tendonitis, and climb a few more things in Canada. And finally get out with Oly!

Thanks @pope and @pup_on_the_mountain!

Thanks Woodcutter, glad you liked the photos! Even after all these years I still have a lot to learn about producing consistent, quality shots. But that's the fun of it too, watching the incremental progression across my Lightroom albums....

That's a lot of work! You're getting downright cosmopolitan David, taking this slab dancing international and out of the mossy Darrington shadows. Thanks, I will need to check these routes out.

Ummmmmm.... wow. Anything before #26 is irreplaceable since the fire that destroyed the back stock.

Trip: Plummer Peak - Standard Trip Date: 12/21/2017 Trip Report: I don't get to Rainier in the winter much, and I can see that I am missing out. Last week, I had the fortune of getting out for a day in the Tatoosh with Tim while the family and I were down staying in the Park for a few days before Christmas. And what a day it was! Several feet of dry snow, beautiful sunshine, and nobody around our intended destination- Plummer Peak. Well, I should say our Plan B destination. We had hoped to ski the Zipper on Lane this day, but stepping off the skis found us sinking to our waists. No thanks! Skiing off Plummer was a great consolation prize, especially since we had that whole part of the Tatoosh to ourselves. I'm used to the crowds of the Baker backcountry these days so it was a treat to not have another ski track (new or old) in sight anywhere. I need to remember to not look down my nose at the South Cascades! Lane Peak: Unicorn! Pinnacle Peak: Denman: Near the top of Plummer Lenticulars around Pinnacle: Pyramid Peak: Little Tahoma: Mackerel sky on the way back to the car: Gear Notes: skis! Approach Notes: Park at the Narada falls lot and skin up to the old road. Ski along until you come to the first Reflection lake, then leave the road and contour SW

Summit Camp! I've always liked the idea of camping up top, but each time I'm there I immediately just want to get down. Strong work!

The yin and yang of cc.com, in one sentence!

The Olympics lack good rock, which you've probably figured out by now. But, there is a lot of country to explore and it is a lot quieter on that side of the Sound. Personally, I like PA (though never lived there).

Amen. Thanks to Oly and Jon for powering thru the recent upgrade, putting the site on a firm foundations for several more decades of alpine fueled tall tales! We should all raise an extra Christmas Beer to them Peace, joy and snaffle love to you all this Holiday Season....

I basically just went to the high point just past where you first hit the ridge. The true summit was a bit too far for the daylight and energy I had. Plus, it would have significantly cut into the photo taking and chocolate eating! Tabor and Crowder really got around! I guess it helped that it was their jobs, but still. We used their beta for getting around Crowder to Pickell Pass last summer. Worked like a charm!

Perfectly accessorized, as I would have expected.

Yeah.....I can't believe YOU did it either!

I'm glad G-spotter found this! So classic.... all four pages.

Nice! The hike in or out of Plateau is no joke. I'm lucky my wife didn't divorce me on the spot. Glad you ticked the summit, it's a proud peak! Did you get to Aspiring?

Surely a latte was involved?

Trip: Sulphur Mountain - Old Lookout trail Trip Date: 12/14/2017 Trip Report: At the tail end of the high pressure last week, ski conditions weren't great, but you really can't waste a nice day in the winter around here. Unfortunately, all the usual supects were busy on my free day.....What to do? A mention of Green Mountain on the NWAC avy forecast the night before got me thinking about the Suiattle. The old lookout trail up Sulphur Mountain! I'd seen that trail on the map many years ago and always thought it would have a good view. But then the 2003 flood isolated the TH for a dozen years and I'd forgotten about it. I'm not sure what it was about the Green Mountain mention on NWAC that jogged my memory, but I'm glad I finally was able to hike this somewhat forgotten trail. It was worth the wait. Dakobed: Dome: Sinister: The old Sulphur Mountain Trail: Suiattle: Gear Notes: SNOWSHOES......sigh Approach Notes: Old Sulphur Mountain Lookout trail. Still in good shape and easy to follow. Looks to get periodic maintenance. Last week, no snow to 5000'! That is no longer the case, however....

If I remember correctly, she has stories about when they filmed it! I think she said it caused quite the stir in Darrington at the time....

Wait.....you wrote up your TR in eBook form?

They have to fill out NEPA paperwork, which is a fate worse than death.

Rumor is that the Darrington Ranger station may have a copy. Talk to Phyllis. I would like to see it as well!