Monday, May 21, 2007
Mt Pilchuck, May 19th
The trail begins in a forest but we crossed the tree line very quickly and every step up showed more of the surrounding mountains. The hike is not difficult at all though it is a constant upward slope and we did it while it was still completely covered with snow; 6 miles round trip, elevation gain 2200ft. We took a short cut on the way down glisading on our behinds with our coats tied around them :) Recommended :)
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Mount Rainier, May 12th
The flood damage can be seen as soon as you enter the park and start driving towards Paradise, part of the road was completely new. The road is completely clean and was open through to the visitor center in Paradise. Lots of snow and beautiful views (as always), many skiers and boarders. Wallace Falls, May 6th
The hike is beautiful and fairly easy, about 6 miles round trip, 1200ft elevation gain to reach the upper falls. There are 3 view points lower, middle and upper falls. We liked it very much :)Sunday, April 08, 2007
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, April 8th
Skagit valley hosts the annual Tulip festival, evey year in April. Skagit valley is the area located about an hour north of Seattle on I-5.
Lake Serene, April 7th
The trail starts off of hwy 2 (near mile post 35, Mt Index rd), after 2 miles the trail splits:
1) 1/2 mile trail going to bridal veil falls (and then back the same way to the split)
2) 2 mile walk to lake Serene
We went up to the falls first and then to the lake. The way to the split is really easy and flat, there is a bit of a slope going up to the falls, some stairs too... The way to the lake is a beautiful hike through a forest, it is steeper than before but still ok...We weren't repared but the snow did not melt yet at the top and we heard a few avalanches...the lake is partially frozen as well.
So, a total of 8miles (a bit over 12km), about 3 hours to go up and another 2 to go down. we ere on the trail for almost 6 hours including photographing, eating and resting. Enjoy :)
Bridal Veil Falls:
Second Falls:
Third Falls...
Lake Serene:
1) 1/2 mile trail going to bridal veil falls (and then back the same way to the split)
2) 2 mile walk to lake Serene
We went up to the falls first and then to the lake. The way to the split is really easy and flat, there is a bit of a slope going up to the falls, some stairs too... The way to the lake is a beautiful hike through a forest, it is steeper than before but still ok...We weren't repared but the snow did not melt yet at the top and we heard a few avalanches...the lake is partially frozen as well.
So, a total of 8miles (a bit over 12km), about 3 hours to go up and another 2 to go down. we ere on the trail for almost 6 hours including photographing, eating and resting. Enjoy :)
Bridal Veil Falls:
Second Falls:
Third Falls...
Lake Serene:
Monday, April 02, 2007
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