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 Hiking to the glacier
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June 2004
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GET OUT!... Life is too short to sit in front of your computer. So we are taking the advice of a Life is Good t-shirt and "getting out". Our outdoor interests in the summer are hiking and biking. In the winter we love to downhill ski. And we've talked about trying snowshoeing but haven't done it yet. This summer we are also training to walk - I said walk, not run - the Portland Marathon. So far, the training schedule has been going well. As of June 11, 2005 we are on schedule to do our long walk of 10 miles. Each week we walk one long walk at a moderate speed and 2 shorter walks at a faster pace. Wish us luck to walk all 26 miles on October 9, 2005. We will post our current schedule of hiking or biking or skiing around town and the local area. Want to join us? Check out this page for updates on what's going on. Any questions? Email Gary. He's the man with the plan. Ok, after browsing the reviews on WTA I think I found what looks like a couple of good possibilities. Both are off of I-90. One is a little longer and more difficult but looks to be a better hike. The other is shorter and maybe more kid friendly. Plus you drive to Cle Elum to get to the trailhead and the Pioneer Coffee Company is there ready to serve their best. Take a look at these and send email to coffeecat_67@hotmail.com to discuss what looks better. Rampart Ridge Esmerelda Basin We don't have a date picked out yet. Hey! What about the "Bikes" portion of the activities? Anita would really like to do a bike ride in West Seattle. We're waiting to see if she'll get any weekends free. posted by Gary at Tuesday, June 29, 2004 Pictures from Wallace Falls Hike It was a small group but we had a fine time. Mark, Gary, Tony and his daughter, Jae.Here's a few pictures.  Mark and Tony, with Jae in Tony's kidpack.  Mark on the bridge overlooking the rapids.  Gary with the Upper Falls in the background.  Tony and Jae. I think Jae is tired from the hike!  A view of the valley from the top. posted by Gary at Saturday, June 12, 2004 Saturday, June 12th, 2004 -- WALLACE FALLS HIKE Tony Debellis and Gary Peluso are planning a family friendly hike in the Alpine Lakes area of the Cascade Mountains.Read a reviewers description of the hike. This is nice short all season hike for families, and good Chanterelle country in the fall. The forest and river are lovely and the water falls are very high and impressive. The trail starts out in the open under a power line, then soon enters the woods and forks. The Woody trail, on the right, is the more scenic. The well built trail more or less follows the river, at times climbing steeply. The first view of the falls, at an old shelter, makes a good picnic and turn around point for families. Fit hikers will want to continue another 1/2 mile to the middle viewpoint for better views, or to contine yet another 1/2 mile to the valley overlook and end of the trail. Please take a look Wallace Falls on the WTA (Washington Trail Association) website for more information including location, distance, elevation and incline. Here's the critical information Meeting Location: Gold Bar. State Park parking lot. When: Saturday June 12th. Meeting time: 9:00am Hike Starts: 9:15am Distance: 6 miles, round trip. Time Estimate: Between 2 and 4 hours. What to bring For the serious mountaineer (see www.mountaineers.org) there are the "10 Essentials". 1. Navigation (map and compass) 2. Sun protection 3. Insulation (extra clothing) 4. Illumination (flashlight/headlamp) 5. First-aid supplies 6. Fire 7. Repair kit and tools 8. Nutrition (extra food) 9. Hydration (extra water) 10. Emergency shelter Since this is a day hike use this list at your discretion but also consider these: a. Extra shoes/socks. Change into sturdy shoes at the trailhead. b. Soft backpack for carrying your essentials. c. Coffee in a thermos, if you're an addict like Gary is. d. Emergency shelter can be a lightweight personal size thermal/plastic cover that you can get at REI for 3 bucks. e. An extra plastic bag to pack out any garbage. f. Eat a HARDY BREAKFAST before arriving. Carpooling and Fees Wallace Falls is a State Park. The day pass costs $5 per carload. Consider carpooling with someone to save on gas and pass fees. Call Gary at his home if you want to hook up with someone for a ride. What if it rains? It would have to be a pretty heavy downpour to cancel this activity. We live in the Pacific Northwest where rain happens. A light drizzle will keep us cool so if the weather looks to be drizzles, bring a lightweight water repellant jacket. Please check back on this web page for any updates. If you cannot make it No worries. We plan on doing hiking and biking throughout the summer and fall as weather permits. Just check back for upcoming activities on this page and join us next time! posted by Gary at Friday, June 04, 2004 Glad to hear that you are interested in joining me for a hike or a bike ride. Now let's get going! posted by Gary at Friday, June 04, 2004 |
