Cougar Crush 07-26-2024
What began in 1990 with my earliest hikes in Cougar Mountain when it was wild, to 2012 when I moved … Continue reading Cougar Crush 07-26-2024
Category: Trip Reports
Cougar Mountain Whittaker Trail 07-17-2024
I set off to finish Cougar Mountain, starting at the trailhead off HWY 900 in Issaquah, tagging the access points … Continue reading Cougar Mountain Whittaker Trail 07-17-2024
Cougar Mountain Whittaker Peak 07-07-2024
Main Photo: Memorial bench to Mitsuo and Kimiko Mukai at the summit Whittaker Peak is named after world-famous mountaineer Jim … Continue reading Cougar Mountain Whittaker Peak 07-07-2024
Cougar Mountain Fantastic Erratic Loop 09-21-2023
I first hiked the Fantastic Erratic trail around 1990, not too long after Cougar Mountain Park was established and long … Continue reading Cougar Mountain Fantastic Erratic Loop 09-21-2023
Mount Pugh 09-20-2023
The mountain was misty and moody today. Pugh would be reluctant to reveal its weaknesses and secrets, shrouded in ever-swirling … Continue reading Mount Pugh 09-20-2023
White Chuck Mountain 09-18-2023
White Chuck has been on my list since seeing it from Sloan a few years ago. It is located on … Continue reading White Chuck Mountain 09-18-2023
Mount Maude 09-14-2023
Cover Photo: Mount Maude Looming With a decent night’s rest, Kleon and I woke earlier today to begin our climb … Continue reading Mount Maude 09-14-2023
Seven Fingered Jack – 7FJ 09-13-2023
Cover Photo: Glacier Peak I first became aware of Seven Fingered Jack several years ago when I got back into … Continue reading Seven Fingered Jack – 7FJ 09-13-2023
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Through Hike 09-09-2023
My hiking friend Kevin Hall and I caught up last month after a four-year gap in hiking together. Kevin and … Continue reading Alpine Lakes Wilderness Through Hike 09-09-2023
Thomas Mountain 09-08-2023
Cover Photo – Mount Stuart and the Enchantments In my efforts to get into shape for climbing Mount Stuart this … Continue reading Thomas Mountain 09-08-2023