Stefan Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I did not do a search so I apologize. Went and climbed The Mole on Saturday. We went up Hook Creek. The fires in Icicle Canyon several years ago have made this a very difficult approach to the Rat Creek tower group. After you leave the trail to Yellowjacket Tower, you have to go through new vegetation growth and downed trees everywhere up through Hook Creek. It is about 1700 feet of elevation gain through this stuff and it is definitely time consuming. Rat Creek is also not recommended becuase we scoped this out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemarker Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I agree! Anyone and everyone should stay the hell away from hook and rat creeks for their own mental health. Heli approach is THE only viable option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 There's no paved trail? But, how will the handicapped get there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemarker Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I propose a tram, but this may be a long shot since we weren't able to get a big hole bored into Mt. Cashmere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I suggest mass demonstrations and protests until a telepherique is installed. This aggression just won't stand!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappy Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 yeh, Hook really blows... unless you follow the trail... Now Rat OTOH... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomDancs Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 (edited) Speaking of Hook Creek... I made alternate plans to jump some cliffs in Eastern Washington, because you never call me back Mr. Slaphappy... I still would like to do that jump up there! Edited May 24, 2006 by TomDancs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappy Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Ouch! No problem. We may head to another spot cause of the predicted colder temps. I'll be in touch... - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeezix Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 How about hiking up Snow Lakes Trail and in over the Lost World Plateau to approach the Mole from that side? Can anyone relate their experience with that area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Yngve Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I hiked out that way, and it was fabulous. (We came in over Cannon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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