sawtooth500 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The name says it, I'd prefer to get a pre-dawn start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman55 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Was up there Saturday. Beautiful views all around - could clearly see Rainier. I got a late start so descent down the top 500 ft was made difficult by softening snow. There's a bottle of Jack Daniels in the mailbox and plenty of snow at the top so just bring a glass and maybe a Coke if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Was up there Saturday. Beautiful views all around - could clearly see Rainier. I got a late start so descent down the top 500 ft was made difficult by softening snow. There's a bottle of Jack Daniels in the mailbox and plenty of snow at the top so just bring a glass and maybe a Coke if you like. Where did the snow start? Much below the boulder field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawtooth500 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 You never know what treasures you'll find in the mailbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CascadeClimber Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 You never know what treasures you'll find in the mailbox! The small sign currently riveted to the side of it is particularly classy. Great way to impress non-locals out to get a taste of the Cascades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawtooth500 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 I was really disappointed the last time I was up there the fire hydrant was gone - I really wanted a pic of myself by that hydrant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman55 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Was up there Saturday. Beautiful views all around - could clearly see Rainier. I got a late start so descent down the top 500 ft was made difficult by softening snow. There's a bottle of Jack Daniels in the mailbox and plenty of snow at the top so just bring a glass and maybe a Coke if you like. Where did the snow start? Much below the boulder field? Packed snow on trail started around 3,000 feet. Snow started in earnest around... 1000 feet below summit? Just an estimation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman55 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 You never know what treasures you'll find in the mailbox! The small sign currently riveted to the side of it is particularly classy. Great way to impress non-locals out to get a taste of the Cascades. I know the sign you're referring to and I thought the same thing. Fortunately you don't get many kids up there, as it's a pretty strenuous hike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawtooth500 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Well, there was no Jack Daniels up there but I did find a Coors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltani Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 coors is not a sufficient replacement for jack Was the the snow getting slushy with the warmer weather up there the past week? I was up around new year and the trail was one long sheet of ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawtooth500 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 No, it was pretty firm but with the new precipation coming tomorrow who knows what will happen. But also today the sun wasn't really shining due to a high stratus layer, if that stratus layer hasn't been there I bet it would have gotten mushy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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