Location: Washington

South Spectacle Butte

south spectacle butte from lower ice lake

South Spectacle is tough to reach, covered in loose rock, and a fine goal for anyone in for a type 2 suffer fest.

Monte Cristo Snowshoe

monte cristo in winter time

The Monte Cristo Snowshoe is the only way to experience the ghost town alone. But, It is 26 miles Round Trip. Summer is easier…

Mount Persis

summit of mount persis

Mount Persis is the easiest of the Mountaineers Everett Peaks from what I can tell. A well defined climbers path leads all the way to the top

Robinson Mountain

ridge walk to the main scramble section

Robinson mountain looks like an easy day out for a Bulger. But watch out for the elevation gain. Makes the 12 miles feel like 20.

Beckler Peak

west beckler peak from middle peak

Beckler peak is just off US 2 near Skykomish. The view is outstanding for the small amount of effort required. Rarely have I seen a crowd.

Boulder Glacier – Mt Baker

climber ascending boulder glacier at sunrise

Boulder Glacier is the steepest of the routes up Mount Baker which limits the crowds. By far one of the best views in the North Cascades

Mailbox Peak

mailbox on top of the peak north bend washington

Hiking the Old Mailbox Peak trail was the stuff of legend. The New trail is a much tamer route

Lake Valhalla Snowshoe

lichtenberg mountain from smith brook

The snowshoe up to Lake Valhalla is a nice mix between easy road walking and a short cross country challaenge