Mount Rose Mar 19, 2022 olympics & mountaineers One of the requirements for completing the Mountaineers Basic Alpine Climbing Course is to complete a “conditioner”, proving fitness for bigger Mount Ellinor Feb 25, 2022 olympics A beautiful day made for an excellent early season climb of Mt. Ellinor with Mike. He attempted this route a few weeks ago, but turned back after Mount Rose Dec 3, 2021 olympics & mountaineers The rains of November gave way to the rains of December, but a short break between systems meant a hike was in order. As Mountaineers members since Mount Church Jun 5, 2020 olympics Having unsuccessfully summited Mt. Church on my first attempt and fresh off the euphoria of the Gilbert Peak climb, I decided to head back to Mt. Dry Mountain May 12, 2020 olympics What started as a day of exploring forest roads in the southern Olympics evolved into a serendipitous mountain scramble. I wanted to scout out the Wynoochee Valley May 1, 2020 olympics I’ve driven past the exit for the Wynoochee Lake Recreation Area innumerable times on my way to work. Today I set out to explore the area in search Mount Church Apr 27, 2020 olympics A friend gave me the second edition of the Climber’s Guide to the Olympic Mountains, published in 1979. Reading through it, I found this tantalizing Mount Ellinor Apr 30, 2019 olympics Lake Cushman from the Chute Lower trailhead start, winter trail finish Intriguing interior Olympics Lovely Lake Cushman Majestic Mount