Neither Deb or I have been on ice for 3-years for one reason or another, so while excited, also a bit reluctant. I think we only decided to go three weeks prior…. Hyalite ice climbing trips are mini adventures…Friday we…
Was headed up to Sugarloaf Mountain but ran into a gate stating no entry without a permit… Kinda the way most of the North Oregon coastal range is getting. So we did Saddle Mountain instead… We were expecting rain but…
Archer Creek, North Oregon coast range… Good find Kevin! Definitely a seasonal, and this is definitely the season. Nice drops close together…although a bit thrashy due to recent storms. Good shuttle to the top.
Gray Butte Loop… This is a good choice if you’re tired of the constant dripping on the west side of the Cascades. The forecast called for 30% chance of precip, which is good enough for us. We’ve done this loop…