+Criminal Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I've been building the hike list for this year. There are some brought up from last year, that I never got around to doing, and several epiphany mentions. The dates are all fluid, except for Tubal Cain which is rhododendron bloom dependent- so looking for late June or early July. We can do that one as a short day-hike or thru-hike up to Marmot Pass and out the Big Quilcene trail. The Perseids Meteor Shower in August is supposed to be good schedule-wise this year too; only a crescent moon and the peak is close to the weekend. I'm open to suggestions for where, but I prefer the Olympics. How about somewhere on the beach? I'm going to try to make two runs up to the Wonder Mountain Wilderness, early summer and fall. This is an off-trail hike that's tough, but not horrible, so don't be apprehensive about coming. I'm hoping to build a good track log for Moun10Bike's website. As always, I'm open to suggestions, but other than Three Lakes (to check on a missing cache), I'm probably only going to plan hikes in the Olympics- Park, Forest, or Wilderness. Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) I'll say this for your hikes: They're never dull. I'm definitely in for Tubal Cain, as I'd like to go back there, if'n it doesn't conflict with Astoria CM or GeoWoodstock. Edited May 16, 2010 by hydnsek Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Let me know when you want to do Tubal Cain. I remember the first time I did the trail a thought how cool it would be do hike the trail during the Rhodie bloom. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 This isn't off the trail, but it is short notice. If anyone is up for a run at Mt Jupiter on Saturday, send me an email. There's an(other) great Ruck cache up there too. Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 This isn't off the trail, but it is short notice. If anyone is up for a run at Mt Jupiter on Saturday, send me an email. There's an(other) great Ruck cache up there too. You Suck! I'm heading down to Mt. Rainier for the weekend or I'd be there like stink on 5Hlt. Quote Link to comment
+ZeroHecksGiven Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 darn. Headed south for the weekend or I'd be game. Let us know how it goes! Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 This isn't off the trail, but it is short notice. If anyone is up for a run at Mt Jupiter on Saturday, send me an email. There's an(other) great Ruck cache up there too. You Suck! I'm heading down to Mt. Rainier for the weekend or I'd be there like stink on 5Hlt. What he said (almost). I'll be at Rainier too. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 This has been shelved, partly because I didn't realize there was so much interest and partly because I slept in this morning. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) I went up to Jupiter yesterday. It took me five hours to get to the approach to the summit. I was an hour past my already adjusted turn-around time, and at ¼ miles from the summit (bee line) hit a pretty solid wall of DEEP snow. Looking at another hour or more just to fight my way from there I decided to turn around. You'll prolly need crampons and an ice axe if you want to see that summit. Round-trip from the trail head was 14¼ miles. Edited June 13, 2010 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 I don't know know if there's any interest, but I'm planning on hitting Mt. O'Neil and\or Colonel Bob the 31st. I haven't decided on whether to overnight at the trailhead or at Moonshine Flats. Come for a dayhike or bring a tent. Quote Link to comment
+BrewerMD Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Arghhhh. So many hikes, so little time. You know I want this one but I have already planned on going up Lookout Lookout with GrnXnham on that Saturday. If it happens to change to the next weekend, sign me up. Otherwise, have a great time! Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Arghhhh. So many hikes, so little time. You know I want this one but I have already planned on going up Lookout Lookout with GrnXnham on that Saturday. If it happens to change to the next weekend, sign me up. Otherwise, have a great time! Ditto. That's my weekend campout in North Cascades, where I plan to join GrnXnham for the Lookout hike. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 I need to run up to Mt Townsend tomorrow to get something for next weekend. If anyone is interested in going, I'll wait for you in Silverdale. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I need to run up to Mt Townsend tomorrow to get something for next weekend. If anyone is interested in going, I'll wait for you in Silverdale. My weekend has just been fun filled obligated to rebuilding a server at work. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 I'll have the radio and will make a call from the summit on VHF Common (Wilderness). This is probably the final run for the reliable old IC-W32A dual band, as the new (+lighter +waterproof) VX-8DR quad-band should be here Wednesday. If I can get the new one figured out I'll bring it to O'Neil next weekend. K7XFE Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'll have the radio and will make a call from the summit on VHF Common (Wilderness). This is probably the final run for the reliable old IC-W32A dual band, as the new (+lighter +waterproof) VX-8DR quad-band should be here Wednesday. If I can get the new one figured out I'll bring it to O'Neil next weekend. K7XFE Missed this post until just now. The trench length has an additional 6 feet added today. Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I need to run up to Mt Townsend tomorrow to get something for next weekend. If anyone is interested in going, I'll wait for you in Silverdale. Did you get it? Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) I need to run up to Mt Townsend tomorrow to get something for next weekend. If anyone is interested in going, I'll wait for you in Silverdale. Did you get it? Nope. I spent an hour looking using some terrible directions but no luck. It wasn't hidden by any geocacher since the place they hid it was a high traffic area. I suspect it was discovered and removed. EDIT to add: someone got up there just before me and found it. It was a GREAT hike nonetheless. Three hours up and two down. Ran out of water at the summit. The last time I was here we never made it to both the south and north summits, this time I hiked the whole ridge. Flowers blooming everywhere and breathtaking views. Now I have sunburn on my sunburn... I was able to make a couple contacts on the radio, but the big ridge to the south blocked my line of sight to Elma, so I wasn't able to raise Kevin. I was only able to hit the repeater on Capitol Peak from one spot on the summit, but anything east was easy. Edited July 26, 2010 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) I need to run up to Mt Townsend tomorrow to get something for next weekend. If anyone is interested in going, I'll wait for you in Silverdale. Did you get it? Nope. I spent an hour looking using some terrible directions but no luck. It wasn't hidden by any geocacher since the place they hid it was a high traffic area. I suspect it was discovered and removed. EDIT to add: someone got up there just before me and found it. It was a GREAT hike nonetheless. Three hours up and two down. Ran out of water at the summit. The last time I was here we never made it to the summit proper, this time I hiked the whole ridge. Flowers blooming everywhere and breathtaking views. Now I have sunburn on my sunburn... I was able to make a couple contacts on the radio, but the big ridge to the south blocked my line of sight to Elma, so I wasn't able to raise Kevin. I was only able to hit the repeater on Capitol Peak from one spot on the summit, but anything east was easy. Looks like you missed it by a day Edited July 26, 2010 by LandRover Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 This has been postponed until next week. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 This Col Bob this? Weather permitting, yes. Bob or O'Neil, or both. I'll likely sleep at the trailhead Friday night to get on the trail early Saturday morning, like 6ish. There's always the option if tenting at Moonshine. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) It looks like the weather should be good for tomorrow afternoon, so I'll leave from here in the morning. Expect the trailhead around 10 or 11 am. ALSO: I'm hoping to go to the Wonder Mountain Wilderness the weekend after Labor Day in case anyone is into the whole planning thing. I'm expecting to stay three days to fish Lake 3995 and 3550, but it can be done as just an overnighter if you want. This is a tough off-trail hike but really no more difficult than Mt Aix. As always, Wonder makes for an unforgettable trip, so try to fit it in. Edited August 7, 2010 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 It looks like the weather should be good for tomorrow afternoon, so I'll leave from here in the morning. Expect the trailhead around 10 or 11 am. ALSO: I'm hoping to go to the Wonder Mountain Wilderness the weekend after Labor Day in case anyone is into the whole planning thing. I'm expecting to stay three days to fish Lake 3995 and 3550, but it can be done as just an overnighter if you want. This is a tough off-trail hike but really no more difficult than Mt Aix. As always, Wonder makes for an unforgettable trip, so try to fit it in. Bummer. I'm still digging and the weekend after labor day is slated for Maupin, Oregon to support a bicycle rider doing a 24 hour ride for charity. After that, it's a cross peninsula hike with SquareBear. More details coming on that soon. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 (edited) OK, so what's worse, paying $57 for a fishing license, or having had said fishing license for three months and not used it? If anyone is up for a trip up the Tunnel Creek Trail to Harrison Lake tomorrow, let me know. I don't see any caches up there, but you can bag the one on Mt Walker on the way out (the road to the top is open). EDIT to add: You might be able to hide one, but I don't know if interesting hike caches are allowed anymore. Edited August 14, 2010 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I'll have my radio on while I'm working the front yard. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Made contact with Criminal today while I was in my front yard. The lake is a small pond, but the fish were jumping. He's angling for a catch. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 He's on his way down. They weren't biting what he had to offer. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 (edited) He's on his way down. They weren't biting what he had to offer. No, and it's not a lake, it's somewhere between pond and puddle. Just little 2" fish. The Forest Service needs to take "fishing" off the list for this hike. Nevertheless, it's a great trail. I had good radio reception down at the lake, surprising since it is well below the top of the ridge. I was also able to hit several repeaters from way down in the valley, by the Tunnel Creek Shelter. EDIT: TR posted. Edited August 16, 2010 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) ALSO: I'm hoping to go to the Wonder Mountain Wilderness the weekend after Labor Day in case anyone is into the whole planning thing. I'm expecting to stay three days to fish Lake 3995 and 3550, but it can be done as just an overnighter if you want. This is a tough off-trail hike but really no more difficult than Mt Aix. As always, Wonder makes for an unforgettable trip, so try to fit it in. Yeah, what he said. Shameless bump to remind anyone interested that the 2010 Off-Trail HOTY will again be the Wonder Mountain Wilderness. Ironman will have to sit this one out, but I'm hoping to talk him into shuttling me up there and picking me up after. If I park my Jeep at his place he can use my mobile radio to try to make contact with me/us from the campsite. I still need to develop a radio plan and try to guesstimate the most likely repeaters. This will likely be one of the most memorable hikes you’ll ever do. I’d like to hit the trail as early as possible and hike right on past Lake 3995 to set up at Lake 3550. That’s a long day though, so the alternate plan is to just drop tent at 3995 and dayhike to 3550 in the morning. Keep an eye on SteepandCheap.com as they’ve been posting some nice lightweight solo and double tents, perfect for this hike, lately. If anyone wants to come but has questions, concerns, date preferences, etc; just post them here or drop me a line. Edited August 25, 2010 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'm out. I'm on a 24 hour support crew for a charity bicycle rider that weekend. The following weekend kicks off a planned multi-day hike which I'll post on later once the itinerary is setup. Quote Link to comment
+ironman114 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 ALSO: I'm hoping to go to the Wonder Mountain Wilderness the weekend after Labor Day in case anyone is into the whole planning thing. I'm expecting to stay three days to fish Lake 3995 and 3550, but it can be done as just an overnighter if you want. This is a tough off-trail hike but really no more difficult than Mt Aix. As always, Wonder makes for an unforgettable trip, so try to fit it in. Yeah, what he said. Shameless bump to remind anyone interested that the 2010 Off-Trail HOTY will again be the Wonder Mountain Wilderness. Ironman will have to sit this one out, but I'm hoping to talk him into shuttling me up there and picking me up after. If I park my Jeep at his place he can use my mobile radio to try to make contact with me/us from the campsite. I still need to develop a radio plan and try to guesstimate the most likely repeaters. This will likely be one of the most memorable hikes you’ll ever do. I’d like to hit the trail as early as possible and hike right on past Lake 3995 to set up at Lake 3550. That’s a long day though, so the alternate plan is to just drop tent at 3995 and dayhike to 3550 in the morning. Keep an eye on SteepandCheap.com as they’ve been posting some nice lightweight solo and double tents, perfect for this hike, lately. If anyone wants to come but has questions, concerns, date preferences, etc; just post them here or drop me a line. I wouldn't count me out yet! I am up to 5 miles a day plus walking 11 floors of stairs without taking a break. The clincher will be can I get my pack under 25# and can I stand the chest straps??? A nice warm up hike Labor Day weekend would be nice. Quote Link to comment
+LandRover Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I wouldn't count me out yet! I am up to 5 miles a day plus walking 11 floors of stairs without taking a break. The clincher will be can I get my pack under 25# and can I stand the chest straps??? A nice warm up hike Labor Day weekend would be nice. Kevin, I have a little hike planned at MRNP Sept. 4th if you're interested drop me an e-mail and I'll send you the details Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 The weather for the weekend is changing for the better...at the moment. It could also change right back to rain again, so who knows. Anyway, a sunny weekend means two things, Ironman will be up on his roof, and the 2010 hike to the Wonder Mountain Wilderness might actually happen. The gates close in October so it's this weekend or it's off until 2011. I'm looking at either Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday. Anyone wanting to can also overnight it, there's no requirement to stay three days. I really need to use that fishing license that cost me so much money… Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Alciato and I tried to get to Dream Lake last Wednesday. We didn't make it do to some poor route finding and time problems. We learned a LOT and are going to try again next year. Hopefully you will be available. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 Alciato and I tried to get to Dream Lake last Wednesday. We didn't make it do to some poor route finding and time problems. We learned a LOT and are going to try again next year. Hopefully you will be available. Well, sure, if I get over the hurt of not being invited this year. Why wait until next year, are there wildlife gates involved there too? Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Alciato and I tried to get to Dream Lake last Wednesday. We didn't make it do to some poor route finding and time problems. We learned a LOT and are going to try again next year. Hopefully you will be available. Well, sure, if I get over the hurt of not being invited this year. Why wait until next year, are there wildlife gates involved there too? Yea sorry about that, I didn't have your e-mail and we put it together monday night and left tuesday. As far as next year, I was on vacation and my family was in Indiana. I won't be able to get time to do another overnight. I am not going to try that as a one day. Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) The weather for the weekend is changing for the better...at the moment. It could also change right back to rain again, so who knows. Anyway, a sunny weekend means two things, Ironman will be up on his roof, and the 2010 hike to the Wonder Mountain Wilderness might actually happen. The gates close in October so it's this weekend or it's off until 2011. I'm looking at either Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday. Anyone wanting to can also overnight it, there's no requirement to stay three days. I really need to use that fishing license that cost me so much money… Sounds cool, but I'll be at the Moses Lake Cache Machine this weekend, as will a few other normally intrepid hikers. I'd like to try Dream Lake next year with you, Andrew, alciato, and other experienced route-finders in that area. Ups my chances of success and survival. Edited September 21, 2010 by hydnsek Quote Link to comment
IMSplinter Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I'm not supposed to say anything but a certain young ladies coin is sitting on my dad's desk waiting to be dropped off. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) Well it's looking like another vision quest sort of hike. I'll be hiking in solo using the (untried) route I got last year. I'm going to try to hit the Bremerton repeater on 145.170 (PL 103.5) or Quilcene on 442.500 (PL 103.5) since they're somewhat due west of the lake- down the valley, and hopefully I'll have a clear enough path in that direction. I'll give it a try in the early evening tomorrow night. If i'm unable to make contact on the Bremerton repeater I'll try whatever is in the radio until I get the handshake. TotemLake, Ironman, and I have set up a gmail account to receive and forward emails in case I can reach someone (willing to send an email). The account is set up to forward automatically to whoever is on the list, so the only difficulty will be getting someone on the other end of the radio to send. On Saturday my intention is to hike the circuitous route down to Lake 3550 in the ONP to fish the lake for a while, then back to 3995 to spend the night. It looks like I'll be hiking out on Sunday in the rain. The weather is iffy for the whole weekend, and the forecast seems to change by the minute, but this is the final weekend. I'd hoped, since Oct 1st falls on a Friday, that they'd keep the gates open for the weekend, but the person at the Quilcene Ranger Station said they'd be closing on the 1st. I'll post up some pictures when I get back. Edited September 24, 2010 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) Well, after getting lost disoriented on the FS roads, I found the right parking spot and headed into the forest- running terribly late. I left the Jeep at 12:30....WAY behind on the time curve. I went the wrong way up the ridge for too long and realized I'd never make it before the turn-around time. The grade was too steep to keep the rain gear on so I got soaked to the core. Sweaty hiking, shivering uncontrollably when stopped. At 3:30, with the easy third behind me and the two tough thirds to go, I headed back. This seems to be the MO with these pathfinder hikes- figure out how to do it wrong the first time so next time you can do it right. Edited September 25, 2010 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Agreed. Glad to hear you're safe and sound. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 I was NEVER lost! Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Nobody indicated you were. Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Nobody indicated you were. Yeah, you got that right. Quote Link to comment
+W7WT Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) I bet the "Butt Warmers" felt good on the drive home. Edited September 26, 2010 by W7WT Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) This is really short notice. I’m planning on hiking in to Bunch Lake to try the fishing tomorrow (Monday). This is a lake in the Colonel Bob Wilderness, northeast of Lake Quinault. The lake sits just north of Elk Lake, near where Ironman has a geocache hide. We came in from the other side when we placed the caches near the ONP border. Because the lake is in the ONP, I don't think you need a fishing license. The hike in is only about two miles one way, however, there are no trails of which I’m aware. I haven’t been able to find a trip report of anyone else heading in there either. I’m not even sure where I’ll be able to park. I intend to spend the night just down the road at the Fletcher Canyon trailhead, then head over in the morning. If it proves to be a bust, the alternate plan is to explore the Fletcher Canyon Trail, since I’ve never been up that way. If you’re in, plan on being there at sun-up. Bunch Lake: 47° 30.244 W 123° 41.137 Edited October 10, 2010 by Criminal Quote Link to comment
+W7WT Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) Good luck fishing. Not sure about ONP but Yellowstone now requires a $15 permit for fishing. We were there about three weeks ago. As far as i can tell you don't need a fishing permit to fish for trout in catch and release in ONP. i am sure no one is around if you release a few for the frying pan. Edited October 10, 2010 by W7WT Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Good luck fishing. Not sure about ONP but Yellowstone now requires a $15 permit for fishing. We were there about three weeks ago. As far as i can tell you don't need a fishing permit to fish for trout in catch and release in ONP. i am sure no one is around if you release a few for the frying pan. Fishing season is until Oct 31 for most areas in ONP and does not require a license. But a catch card for salmon and steelhead is required. In the upper lakes, catch and release regulations exist for Cutthroat and Steelhead trout, and Mountain Whitefish. Fishing for Bull Trout is specifically prohibited because it is on the endangered species list. Anythng else in the high elevation lakes are fair game with a daily catch limit at 5 and no size limits. There are other details depending on the location and can be read here. Quote Link to comment
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