Topo Tips #2

Posted by on May 21, 2015 in Uncategorized | No Comments

In honor of the May eruption of Mt. St Helens in 1980, I have put together this Topo Tip about the Breach. You can see the steep walls of the crater surrounding the new Lava Dome and the glacier that now surrounds it. Incidentally,  this is the only glacier in North America that is growing […]

Weekend Gem: The Southern Olympic Coast

Posted by on May 18, 2015 in Weekend Gem | No Comments

This three day trip is best done with a shuttle ride, the link is here. After arranging the shuttle ride with Willie, drive I-5 north to 12 east and then to 101 north that will take you to the Lake Quinault Ranger Station to make wilderness reservations and pick up the required bear canisters. Take […]