Phil K Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 While Jason was probably out tagging summits, I hiked in to a few subalpine lakes with a friend who is even older and more out of shape than me. I had hoped we might get up into the rocky heights, but that was not to be. I did bring back pictures of some accessible Sweet Renton Snoqualmie Granite that to my (limited) knowledge has not been climbed. You could call this Dingford Creek Wall. To get to it, drive past der Garfieldwand to the Dingford Creek trailhead at 1400' elevation. Hike about 5 miles to Myrtle Lake at 3777', cross the outlet creek and ascend another 1200' in less than a mile to Big Snow and Snowflake Lakes. From there drop several hundred feet and contour around the toe of this buttress. This might require powering through some dense evergreen forests. But wow. It also looks like after topping out that you could just about walk back to camp which is a real bonus. And I hear there are fish in those lakes. Have Fun!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 23 hours ago, Phil K said: While Jason was probably out tagging summits I was at work, but I was on Garfield yesterday! Looks cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil K Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 7 hours ago, JasonG said: I was at work, but I was on Garfield yesterday! Looks cool! Did you do the adventure route? That’s some high level choss dogging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Oh yes, the "standard" south route to the true summit. About as blue collar as it gets, I'll do a TR for future chossaneers. I have to admit, it was a little quicker and more pleasant than I was expecting- but I won't be back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Older and more out of shape??? Don't bring me into this..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil K Posted September 5 Author Share Posted September 5 On 9/4/2024 at 8:13 AM, olyclimber said: Older and more out of shape??? Don't bring me into this..... Sorry. How's your 'cross training coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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