tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77920590735188462582011-08-31T06:55:05.433-07:00The NW Trails Blog is written by experienced outdoorspeople of the Mount Baker Club, sharing trail conditions, features, and points not to miss on trails in the Pacific Northwest, along with occasional jaunts out of the area.Blogger Adminnoreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7792059073518846258.post-4343241276277704062008-06-16T12:03:00.001-07:002008-06-24T08:59:17.300-07:00

On Sat. June 14, Tina and I met a Vancouver friend in Hope just after 10am and after a drive up from Bellingham. We left a vehicle in the town center and drove all 3 mountain bikes to Coquihalla summit pass. We were pleased to find a parking area and restroom facilities on both sides of the highway, right at the tollbooth. There is a rough gravel shortcut between both sides of the highway, so

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Stetattle Creek Trail - March 15, 2008Leader: Ken Wilcox, with Marjan, Frank, Chris and NickOur fearsome five bravely left the snowshoes behind onthis late winter day and departed Bellingham around8:30-ish Saturday morning, March 15,headed for atantalizing trek into a great unknown: Stetattle Creek.The drive was rainy, but uneventful, and it wasmid-morning when we hit the trail. The trail

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During my recent trip to Thailand I quickly discovered that SE Asia is not really a mountaineers choice location for summits. However, there is at least one mountain worthy of a hike to the summit. Chiang Dao is the 3rd highest peak and the highest limestone mountain in Thailand, standing at 2195meters. The highest peak is Doi Inthanon at 2595m, a simple drive to the top. I chose Chiang Dao

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When the snowlevel comes down to sea level, long-time club members like to think of special outings. In recent years we’ve managed to tour up to Blanchard Overlook, and along the Samish Bay dikes. This time as the snow filled the lowlands we tried a variation on what is normally a special outing even in the summer. With the highways difficult to drive due to lowland snow it seemed a remote idea

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When the winter snows have closed the North Cascades Highway, it’s always fun to pick a good day to drive to the gated end of the road and enjoy the serenity and beauty of this often overlooked outing. A small group of club members did just that. Frozen lakes and waterfalls, snowcapped peaks, and what seem like short simple hikes in the summer become more strenuous and exciting winter snow trips.

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From the snowy frozen highcountry of British Columbia to the magically transformed Baker Lake area the club has made good use of the Short=Notice Outings to enjoy some spectacular days. Some of these trips required 4-wheel chain driving while others were suitable for any vehicle. As always conditions ruled the choices. The Baker Lake outing was especially beautiful and included a mixed

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Snowshoeing in winter can be an exciting and challenging experience. Fresh, deep snow, so lovely in the trees and on the mountains can be a struggle. With these conditions it’s best to have a large assortment of trail breakers. Thanks to Herm, there’s been a wonderful, almost weekly selection of short notice outings up the Mt. Baker Highway, this year. White Salmon Road has figures often but with

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Back by popular demand; the annual Beer and Burger Hike to the summit of Mt. Erie went despite the horrendous weather.It is amazing what motivates some hikers. The attraction of a visit at the Longhorn Tavern sure did the trick. The weather was absolutely miserable. We looked like a pack of rats moving up the trail like 9 beads strung on a string. We all grouped together is if to avoid the

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It had been quite some time since any of us had visited the Ben Ure cabin at Cornet Bay in Deception Pass State Park. Only available on a limited basis it is none the less an especially unique location just out of line of the “shooting gallery” that the tidal fluxes cause at Deception Pass. Afterwards we all enjoyed hiking some of the beach and “tunnel” loops located nearby.

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With the deep snows of winter blocking much of the high country, it’s nice to enjoy the simple pleasures of a local lowland hike. Over various days, club members gathered on short notice to enjoy a variety of outings. A bright sunny day at Clayton Beach and the gushing waterfall fed by recent snowmelt; a wildlife oriented saunter around the margins of flooded Tenant lake and the Hovander Park

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Another Short-Notice Outing and a forecast that was actually better than predicted allowed a group of us to enjoy a series of sunny beach strolls connecting Mukilteo to Edmunds. A train ferry, historic lighthouse, bronze sea sculptures, and quaint downtown streets and shops provided an interesting and enjoyable variation on winter outings. If only we could see that “glowing Orb in the sky” a

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Well equipped with Bob Moores new Waterfalls book the club’s Short Notice Alert gathered up several car loads of intrepid winter hikers to search for this reclusive yet magnificent feature. Leaving the snowcovered Cleator Road we enjoyed occasional sunbreaks as we looped down and up along the sunny western slopes of Chuckanut Mt.In time, we crossed the pass and descended into the lake area of the

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Another short notice outing had a group of club members rediscovering a couple of local sites.We walked and hiked through and around the town of Concrete. We poked around old buildings including “The Castle,” an historic bridge, the salmon recovery facility, and some unique viewpoints down by the Skagit River. Afterwards we explored up the east side of the Baker River Valley. We saw streaming

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When the persistent storms of winter darken the sky and provide only momentary respites from the wind and rain; experienced club members know that it’s the perfect time to explore or revisit the lowlands of Western Washington. During the course of a few weeks a series of Short-Notice-Outings of the Mt Baker Club provided opportunities for enjoying nature while dodging the worst of the weather.

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With a break in the cloudy weather a group of us headed up the Chilliwack Valley to explore new sites and check conditions at familiar ones. We drove on snowcovered road to the gated Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park. From there we snowshoed through the forest and trails to the new bridge over the Chilliwack River. A pleasant morning of touring brought us to the new connection to the Radium Lake

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Despite the rollercoaster fall weather of sun, rain, cloud, fog, ice, snow, and potential flooding; members of the Mt Baker Club expertly matched conditions to outings for many memorable trips as the winter haltingly approached. Here is a sampling of these outings; several of which are no longer possible until the spring (or summer) thaw.Mt Loop Highway AdventuresThe announcement of the opening

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Thanks to the old Short Notice Signup List members of the Mt Baker Club were able to form a fall outing to explore the KVR (Kettle Valley Railtrail) in the Tulameen Valley, northwest of Princeton, BC. This is one of the three most fascinating sections of the trail in our area and possibly in the nearly 1000 km trail.The weather cleared beyond Manning Park and the fall colors were vibrant and

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Inspired by the wonderful article in the Wash. Trails Assoc magazine (April 2007 Hiking Wine Country) and motivated by the damp, dark fall weather in Western Washington, we headed east for a few days of drier conditions. We were not disappointed. The fall colors were at their peak, and locals claimed they were exceptional this year.A wonderful variety of short outings were ours to enjoy including

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Photos: http://www.mountbakerclub.org/StevestonBC Thanks to the Mt Baker Club Short-Notice Outings list-serve; a group of us shared a uniquely different mid-week outing. It was a short drive and border crossing bringing us to our first stop of the morning; an amazing Buddhist Temple. Incredible use of gold-leaf; brilliantly painted architecture, and carefully constructed gardens were a delight,

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I made my way back to Juneau with a hop over the mountains in a light aircraft, the same one stuffed with spruce buds for making winter ale at the local brewery. The big choice facing me was; to use a free ticket for a one-day flight home or, take the slow boat to Bellingham. I was quite surprised at the overpowering feeling of the “rightness” in returning by ferry. A couple more days of poking

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The public ferry from Juneau to Gustavus was rumored to be brought back in service but wasn’t available during my visit so the plane out of Skagway was my only option. The clouds kept us low so we couldn’t pop up over the snowy mountains but instead I was treated to aerial views of a large whale frolicking in the Lynn Canal as we made our lower elevation trip down the coast. Arriving at the

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The Mt. Kabau lookout above the Similkameen and Osoyoos Valleys in southern BC (north of Omak in the US) is in the center of one of the protected areas of the Southern Okonogan Grassland Shrub-Steppe Natural Areas. There are wonderful similarities between this public use lookout (with small wood stove) and our club's Winchester Lookout. A memorial bench holds a plaque with a beautiful

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Has anyone else been here before?Photos http://www.mountbakerclub.org/mtskihistBruce Fairley "A Guide To Climbing and Hiking In Southwestern British Columbia" claims the highest peak in the lower BC mainland to be Skihist (9750'). It is certainly the highest point of anything you could reasonably reach north of the border on a long weekend from Bellingham. www.bivouac.com lists Skihist as the 7th

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By strange coincidence the last ferry north that I boarded was the MV Columbia, the same ferry that I had begun my trip on nearly a month before. A recent shipboard fire, though minor, had necessitated a change in schedule and passengers and the ship was nearly empty for this last journey. The shortest ferry sailing, I arrived still early in the day amidst the great throngs of tourists from the

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The Stein Valley west of Lytton B. C. is famous for its beautiful and easily viewed pictographs. A deep, narrow valley of swiftly flowing water, it is wondrous hiking especially on hot summer days.Be aware that access has become more difficult. Jan, 2007 precipitation events washed out the west side road south to Boston Bar. It has been reported that the gravel road north to Lillooet was drivable

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Conservation Northwest is cosponsoring a series of hikes to make people more aware of critical habitat around the state of Washington. Selected trails are as local as Blanchard Mt & Hannegan Pass; as romantic sounding as Sleeping Beauty & Tiffany Mt; and as distant as Abercrombie & Wapaloosie Mts. Check out the full schedule for July and August at www.conservationnw.org. Remember, if you're

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For the first time I was able to sail on the new high speed ferry The MV Fairweather. What a difference! Though small by comparison, it had a feeling of modern luxury. Wood flooring, nice carpets, a large skylight and comfortable “club” style seating. It did however have very limited outside seating but on this drizzly grey morning it didn’t feel bad to stay inside. In a short time we passed

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One of the most spectacular viewpoints in the Northwest is accessible but with some additional obstacles. This ever popular drive and hike has once again been impacted by the very source of its beauty, the dramatic cascades. The road has been severely damaged by washouts in several places. Despite this, temporary foot bridges make crossings reasonable but the additional three miles of road

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It was a long ferry ride from Sitka to Juneau. After the four hour wait on the tides we finally began cruising the narrows. No bears today. Clouds low, no views of mountain tops but I could make out the small settlement of Hoonah as we motored by. Towards evening we rounded the last point and cruised into the ferry dock. Miles from just about anything else, no shuttle, I finally found a taxi

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An unexpected five day trip along Hwy 2 provided plenty of early season outings. The goal was to avoid the incoming rain and still have good day hikes and mountain views while car camping. Here’s some of what we found:The staff at the Skykomish USFS office were very helpful and accurate in their information; a good place to check local conditions.The road along the North Fork of the Skykomish

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A party of MBC members hiked to the former site of the Mt. Higgins Lookout, west of Darrington. Late June; the trail was in good condition and snowfree until the last 500 ft. of gain. Remains of the snow-collapsed lookout still evident. Cliffs provide dramatic views and potentially lethal falls, be careful. Side trip to Myrtle Lake was well worth it. Lovely full pool thanks to beaver

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The Wild Rhododendron Preserve is located in the Skagit Valley Recreation area, south of Hope, BC. This beautiful and unusual northern display is on-time this year with the start of prime viewing in mid-June.Lovely, surprisingly dry forest trail with many wild flowers, leads to the Skagit River headwaters, swollen to a torrent by the spring rains and snowmelt. This trail provides pleasant level

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I was especially excited to visit Sitka. Romantic thoughts of Russian America, the blending of many cultures, foreign and indigenous. The stunning vision of a beautiful snow capped volcano in full view of the city did not detract from my expectations as we landed at the ferry dock. Miles from the city a commercial bus company meets every ferry and for only $8 roundtrip provided drop offs

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The ferry ride from Petersburg to Sitka is long but offered the most variety of any route I'd taken. Leaving the dock we passed huge sea lions, drowsy in the early morning light, seeming more like whales as they moved with surprising grace through the water. Soon we began to pass the real whales, humpbacks. Whatever the reason whether feeding, communication, or play; each one was putting on a

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I painfully got up at 1 AM to catch the next ferry north. I wasn't alone, good thing misery loves company. The twinkling lights on the ferry made boarding seem festive though hushed and quiet. Soon the northern skies lightened and I was happy that I would be able to see our passage through the famous Wrangell Narrows. This narrow twisting passage is considered by many to be the highlight of

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After the hustle and bustle of Ketchikan, and the complexity of car rentals and ferry reservations for Prince of Wales Is., it was a distinct relief to arrive at Wrangell Island. The community, also named Wrangell, is a splash of neatly kept homes on a hillside between a small wooded headland and the main island. There is limited cruise ship visits and the community seems fine with that. The

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My visit to Prince of Wales Island was as rewarding as it was difficult to arrange. This isolation is what has preserved its "naturalness" that has not been lost despite recent massive logging operations. There are few roads on the island but their length requires a vehicle to get around. The lack of services on the island made it necessary for me to bring a rental vehicle from Ketchikan. The

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Upon returning from the Misty Fjords boat tour I finally walked the few blocks to the New York Hotel. This is my favorite type of hotel. Old, historic, clean and rennovated but cosistent with it's age. The people operating the hotel are very nice and I thoroughly enjoyed my vist. Now, having seen the other possibilities in town, I would probably still stay at the New York Hotel on future trips. I

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Greetings again Mt Baker Club members & friends. My first stop on the inside passage is Ketchikan. It was a thrill to make landfall after two nights on the water. The ferry dock is more than two miles from downtown. I opted to stretch my legs (and back) a bit by carrying my gear into town. This paid off because I just happened onto the last boat headed up the famous Misty Fjords for that day

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Greetings from the North Country. Here's some hasty and rambling thoughts, as requested, as I make my way through the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska. Departing Bellingham on a sunny Friday evening felt wrong but I greatly appreciated the blue skies that followed me all the way to Ketchikan. My starboard cabin (facing the mainland going north) gave me plenty of view so I could jump up and

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This is the hike that the tourist books tell you not to take. I loved it.From my apartment window in Sarajevo I look across an urban valley and up the mountain where the Olympic bobsled run was situated during the 1984 Olympics. It is now just overgrown forest because the whole area was mined by the Serbs and has never been cleared. Of course, in a perverse sort of way, that makes it the most

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After a long and snowy winter the North Cascades Hwy has opened. 50 foot drifts are quickly melting but a lot of "winter" recreation still exists. We snowshoed to the Washington Pass overlook, played in the open meadows and were entertained by snowboarders and skiers challenging the avalanche chutes on Liberty Bell & Cutthroat Mt. Along the way both out and back we stopped for dramatic views

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Be aware that the construction on the seven mile “Grand Loop” has not been completed and the current connection below Windy Tunnel requires a short but difficult hillside scramble with route finding. Scheduled for completion for the 2007 season this promises to be one of the most visually dramatic railtrails in Washington. Great walls line the trail where massive two track snowsheds once stood.

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Hello again from Sarajevo! Last time I took you on a walk out of the city and back again. This time we're headed for the mountains. Any guidebook will tell you that you never...repeat, NEVER...do this without a guide. In more than a decade, the country has yet to be cleared of mines, except around the cities, towns, and settlements. In the forests and countryside you will see weathered yellow

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Mel has invited me to contribute to the Club blog and I'm delighted to give it a try. If you look in the photo section, you'll see some pictures I submitted as evidence that I'm not around to pay my dues. That's me in the blue jacket...oh wait...almost all of us are wearing blue jackets. Well then, just take your pick. I'll tell more about those hikes next time. First though, I'd like to

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Grants for Trails Doubles This YearMount Baker Club to ApplyAbout $3 million will be available for trail maintenance and development grants this year, the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) has announced, as it encouraged groups to apply for this record funding level. The Mount Baker Club will apply for a grant from the IAC for the Bay to Baker Trail. Watch the club web site for

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The Shannon Ridge Trail (Baker Lake, west side) will have reconstruction and improvement activities beginning this spring (2007). Road to trail conversion and trail relocation to protect a wetland will be the first action. Other improvments will continue during the next few years. Extremely limited use of helicopters and explosives (rock areas) will occur during a few weekdays over the life of

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Many reports of "climbers did everything right." Several emails sent to me wondered, weren't the following things wrong? Falling off the mountain, ropes coming undone, losing 3 people and a dog over a cliff, climbing with a dog, going up a mountain in the face of an approaching storm. Something to think about.

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