Headed out to the icy gorge Sunday…got as far as the Starbucks next to the Gateway P&R. Over a cup of coffee, we discussed options… Icy wind chill in the gorge, deep snow wallow at Mt Hood…or rare sunshine in the coastal range? The coast range won the toss 🙂 It’s always fun to share the Angora Pinnacles to a new crowd. We got a late start, so not enough time for the “Grand Tour”, but we were able to tag both Angora Pinnacle, and the Revenge pinnacle. Beautiful sunny and warm (38) day in the coastal range. Today’s team was myself, my lovely wife Deb, Elisabeth, Nat, and Keith.
Looking north up the coast line at Cannon Beach….
First look at Angora Pinnacle…
Deb nearing the summit of the Angora Pinnacle…
Onion Peak, Saddle Mountain group, and Mount Rainier…
Zoomed in of Onion Peak and Saddle Mountain…
Deb and Nat nearing the top…
Deb, Nat, and Keith at the summit…
Looking south down the coast line…Nehalem Bay
Deb, Nat, and Keith descending the pinnacle scramble…
I’m sure the new guy was tasked with tying the bowline knot in this 1″ steel cable…then cinching it tight
On to the next pinnacle…The Revenge…
Nat on top of The Revenge pinnacle…
Our hike out…
Can you spot the Elk? If so, how many in the picture?
Winter sunset (1-15-17)
