Marmot Pass & Mt Buckhorn

RJ and I took this middle-of-the-week day off for a hike along the Big Quilcene trail in Olympic National Forrest/Park, climbing Marmot Pass, then Mount Buckhorn, and scree skiing back down to the main trail.

The environment changed drastically, as the hike began under clear blue skies which remained as we reached Marmot Pass, afterwards changing to a fog enveloped, ethereal ridge and mountain climb.

Scree skiing from Mt Buckhorn back down to the trail was definitely a trip highlight, as we lost 1500 ft elevation on a 3/4 mile scree ski run.

Note on picture size: Click on picture for a LARGER view.

Trailside View of Forest


Mushroom Closeup 


Nearby Peaks 


Marmot Pass Wildflowers 


Marmot Pass 


Looking Up Toward Buckhorn Ridge 


Tortured Buckhorn Ridge Tree 


Ethereal Buckhorn Ridge 


Scree Skiing Down From Mt Buckhorn