Saturday, January 21, 2006

Tunnel Creek to Noname Peak

Today I joined nine (9) other Kitsap Climbers on a snowshoeing trek through the Olympic Mountain's Buckhorn Wilderness. We proceeded alongside Tunnel Creek, climbing past a frozen alpine lake (Harrison), up through 5050 Pass, to the top of Noname Peak (5345'). It was a fine day.

Shown below are some of my favorite pictures taken during.

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Tunnel Creek Posted by Picasa


Approaching Tunnel Creek Shelter Posted by Picasa


Climbing Toward 5050 Pass Posted by Picasa


5050 Pass Posted by Picasa


Noname Peak (5345') Posted by Picasa


Noname Peak Summit Posted by Picasa


Kitsap Climbers on Noname Peak Summit Posted by Picasa


Paul on Noname Peak Summit Posted by Picasa


View From Noname Peak Posted by Picasa

Sunday, January 15, 2006

Hurricane Hill - Olympic National Park (WA)

After 27 straight days of rain here in the Puget Sound, I headed to the hills today, specifically Hurricane Hill, for backcountry wilderness snowshoeing. The weather and snow were great. Here are some of my favorite pictures, all were taken from the route between the Visitor Center and the top of Hurricane Hill.

Note: Click on each picture below for LARGER views.


Hurricane Hill Posted by Picasa


Mt Angeles Viewed From Hurricane Hill Posted by Picasa


Snow Encrusted Trees Along Hurricane Hill Trail Posted by Picasa


Sky Opens Up Posted by Picasa


Snow Sculpture Along Trail Posted by Picasa


Lone Tree (Port Angeles in Distance) Posted by Picasa


Corniced Ridge View1 Posted by Picasa


Corniced Ridge View2 Posted by Picasa


Corniced Ridge View3 Posted by Picasa