Momentous Adventures-The Northern Marbles Loop (part 2-Salmon Crest to Bear Lake)
This section of the Northern Marbles Loop takes you deeper into the core of this remote wilderness along the crest of the Salmon Mountains. The first section of the S. Crest Trail is in fairly good shape, blowdown wise until Spirit Lake and then it gets more brushy. Don’t be alarmed though, the tread is […]
Momentous Adventures-The Northern Marbles Loop (part 1-Lovers to Salmon Crest)
Very few areas in the Northwest I can think of compares to the remoteness of the Marble Mountains in N. California. From almost no info on the web to out of print maps with no milages, you feel like you are on your own. But, if you are confident with your navigation skills, very comfortable […]
Weekend Gem-Copper Ridge Loop w/ Whatcom
The North Cascades are surely one of America’s most dramatic mountain ranges. Imposing peaks draped in glaciers, huge U shaped valleys and high jagged ridges reaching in all directions mesmerize the wilderness traveler. With such daunting terrain, it is no wonder that the official trail system here is limited to a couple of short loops […]