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hello everyone, I heard the lightest stove is easily made by using a tuna can and alcohol. How does this process done? Thanks-

Climbed Mt Si in under an hour...

check out the report below.... Now the bear will likely be destroyed so don't feed the animals. They belong in the wild. What do you think? Jul 22, 2002 by Ken and Jeff are afraid of bears Mount Pilchuck #700 - The Glacier Peak Area Mount Pilchuck could have been great hike except for the bear **Yes BEAR.. We figured to get up there and back sown before it got unbearably hot. We arrived at the trailhead and signed in by about 7:45.Am. After about a mile we came across a bear (I would guess about 250 lbs or more.) We first saw it from about 25 feet away or so lying across the trail. We attempted to pass by waiting for it to run off, but it was clear it wouldn't. We backed down the hill with the bear following for about a half mile (talk about slow going) until it was gone, then continued toward the car at a good clip. Just when we were pretty confident it was gone, it came down from an above switchback to the trail a few feet behind us. It seemed to discontinue it's pursuit when we came to several other groups of hikers. We went to the Ranger station at Verlot where they assured us the animal would be dealt with (removed or destroyed) They indicated it had been around for about a month. It's just getting too aggressive now. Clearly someone has fed it because it has no fear of humans. I doubt the people feeding it realize they may have caused its demise. Best of luck

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Hello everyone, I found a knife with bloodstain while hiking up to Easy Pass in the North Cascade this past weekend. It’s a good quality knife so I'm sure the owner didn't leave it intentionally. If you can describe it its yours.

Mt. Si?

I have seen a cougar once at Green Mtn near Glacier peak area few years ago. It was about 150 lbs and it ran off when it saw us. So there is cougars in there...

Better yet please post it on this site so we all know where the avalanche is... Thanks-

You can also avoid the log crossing and go up Hidden Lake traihead approach to Sibling creek. This approach is longer but avoids much of the elevation gain and it is much more scenic.

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Great report!!! Any pictures?

Hey geordie, what about the Sibling creek road to Hidden Lake Peak? The know at least half of the road is still cover with snow but the last I heard there were tons of down trees on the road. I was hoping to go up there and do some skiing. Thanks for the info

Hey DBB I went with TTT to Coleman glacier this past weekend and to let you know that the glacier is pretty much still cover up with snow. didn't see much of crevasse problems or the bergshrud problem. The skiing was great with powder snow above 7000 feet and corn below that. I made it to the top but it was very windy and cold. It still looks like winter condtions up there.

yes it was weird on Mt. Baker, the wind died down in matter of minutes and it turn from complete windy and whiteout Mckinley-like condtions to clear skies and calming winds. It seems a bad weather system quickly moved out of the area around 10:00am on Sunday and we hit the summit around 11:30am. The wind at the very top was still windy but not too bad (around 40 miles per hour). Below that at the Roman Wall it was maybe 15-20 miles per hour and below the col it was calm. I didn't see any avalanche or rock fall danger.

hey just wondering how the road to Sibling Creek to Hidden Lakes? It is the steep 4 miles logging road that is 9 miles in from Cascade River Road. The Last I heard it had tons of down trees as well and is impassable both car and bikes. Thanks for the info...

Hey just heard there were 2 climbers on Mt. Baker this weekend that was stuck up there. Anyone know anything about this? There was a terrible front that moved in yesterday afternoon. I hope they make it down ok... Search to resume for two climbers 05/28/2002 NWCN.com Search and rescue crews will resume efforts Monday to locate two climbers stranded overnight in white out conditions on Mount Baker. The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office says the search will begin again at first light. USGS Mount Baker in Washington state. Rescue workers attempted to reach the two men Sunday evening, but weather conditions held them back. Crews spent the night camping on the mountain. The climbers are said to be wet and cold but uninjured. They dug a snow cave in order to stay warm, according to the sheriff's department. We'll have more details when they're available.

I drove through there in the morning around 9:30 on Monday and it was still open. I saw a slide right underneath Libertry Bell and it almost took down a car. I'm sure they closed it right after that. The weather there was nice and warm with broken clouds and no rain. We parked at the overcrowded Blue Lake Trailhead but there was still room for vehicles. Went skiing and the snow was pretty nice spring corn. Saw some parties up the Becky's route and everything looks to be in. Nice day to be up there....

I just notice that the 2001 model of the Sierra Designs clip Flashlight tent (3 lbs) is on sale at REI. I'm thinking of replacing my heavy and bulky 4 season tent with this tent. I know this tent will not hold up in stormy conditions but I'm sick of tired of carrying my big 4 season tent everywhere when I never really encounter such storms. I mean you can't really predict what the weather will be like but for all the years I've been going overnight, the weather has not been a factor. I guess it is more base on looking at the forecast ahead of time, and going up when knowing the weather will be good. In any case what is your rating for this tent? I know a bivi would be another option but I plan on using this for two people. (my spouse)

Today is bike to work day. Did anyone biked to work today? I'm sure this is a great way to get in shape for the long climbing season ahead...

How long is the approach????

If you are doing Big Snow Mtn located near Gold Lake tell me what the conditions is like thanks

Didn't get to go earlier this month because of the weather but how is the conditions there right now? should Mtn bike be a good idea? Thanks for the info

My partner fill in up to his neck last February and we were'nt roped up. It was a low snow year but anything can happen so be careful...

Does anyone know when Highway 20 will open? I know there is a good website - what is it thanks for info

Hello everyone Does anyone have any beta on the Twin Sisters near Mt. Baker? I know you have to hike up a logging road for 6 miles because the gate is lock but I'm thinking of taking a Mtn. Bike. Just wonder if the road is snowed in still and wonder how the conditons is like up there.... Thanks for any input