Okay, I'm going to humble myself here, and ask a question which might be silly, but I don't live in Oregon (or Washington), am pretty ignorant about the area, and so don't know. Is Goat Peak volcanic in origin? Is Jefferson (several of the views make both peaks look like it)? Are all the mountains out there (volcanic, I mean)?
Vernon, no need to humble yourself my friend. What do I know about Montana!!?
Goat Peak is volcanic and could either be a side vent of Jefferson or possibly just an adjacent volcano that didn't get any bigger. I haven't seen anything detailing it specifically. The vast majority of Oregon is volcanic as is the entire Oregon section of the Cascades. There is a little granite, both in the Wallowas in NE Oregon and in the Siskiyous, in the SW corner of the state.
Washington is a lot more complicated, at least from Mt. Rainier north, but Klenke would be the guy to ask.
Very nice. You just keep posting these obscure Oregon peaks that are well worth the trip. Since the Jeff climb I had been wanting to get back there to check out Goat Peak, so this gives me a little more incentive.
Thanks for the vote and the compliment! Yeah, I've been home with a bad cold the last three days so I got bored and needed to put a page up to lift my spirits - The great response from all you guys is much appreciated!
The areas both north and south of Jefferson are fantastic, as you know, and I'm always amazed that I see virtually no one up there on my treks. Is this a great state, or what!?
I think this will be a great year for high Cascade exploration with the snowcover bound to be gone very early. I've just about given up on winter and can't wait for summer.
Don Nelsen - Feb 8, 2005 11:06 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks you for the vote!
dn
Don Nelsen - Feb 8, 2005 11:06 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote!
dn
Saintgrizzly - Feb 8, 2005 11:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood job, Don!
Okay, I'm going to humble myself here, and ask a question which might be silly, but I don't live in Oregon (or Washington), am pretty ignorant about the area, and so don't know. Is Goat Peak volcanic in origin? Is Jefferson (several of the views make both peaks look like it)? Are all the mountains out there (volcanic, I mean)?
I'm done now. Nice page.
Don Nelsen - Feb 8, 2005 11:26 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentVernon, no need to humble yourself my friend. What do I know about Montana!!?
Goat Peak is volcanic and could either be a side vent of Jefferson or possibly just an adjacent volcano that didn't get any bigger. I haven't seen anything detailing it specifically. The vast majority of Oregon is volcanic as is the entire Oregon section of the Cascades. There is a little granite, both in the Wallowas in NE Oregon and in the Siskiyous, in the SW corner of the state.
Washington is a lot more complicated, at least from Mt. Rainier north, but Klenke would be the guy to ask.
Don
mtwashingtonmonroe - Feb 8, 2005 11:25 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page Don! Very interesting peak this one is. Thanks for sharing and you have a good one!
-Britt
Don Nelsen - Feb 8, 2005 11:34 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks Britt - I appreciate the vote and the compliment.
Gangolf Haub - Feb 9, 2005 6:10 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood page, interesting sig pic. Sure looks a lot like those volcanic rocks on Tenerife. No goats there, however, only stray dogs to beware of.
Cornvallis - Feb 9, 2005 2:38 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery nice. You just keep posting these obscure Oregon peaks that are well worth the trip. Since the Jeff climb I had been wanting to get back there to check out Goat Peak, so this gives me a little more incentive.
Thanks for posting, keep up the good work.
Don Nelsen - Feb 9, 2005 8:28 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote and the compliment! Yeah, I've been home with a bad cold the last three days so I got bored and needed to put a page up to lift my spirits - The great response from all you guys is much appreciated!
The areas both north and south of Jefferson are fantastic, as you know, and I'm always amazed that I see virtually no one up there on my treks. Is this a great state, or what!?
I think this will be a great year for high Cascade exploration with the snowcover bound to be gone very early. I've just about given up on winter and can't wait for summer.
Have a good one.
Don
Jonodo - Feb 9, 2005 3:54 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery nice page. The large photo on the main page is awesome.
Don Nelsen - Feb 9, 2005 8:28 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote and the compliment!
Don
wildstar - Feb 9, 2005 11:38 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentReally nice page.
Don Nelsen - Mar 7, 2005 11:32 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote and the compliment!
Don
Popoff - Feb 14, 2005 11:48 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentKeep on posting these little-known peaks. Though they may be small, such mountains always provide fun and incredible photo opportunities. Good work.
Don Nelsen - Mar 7, 2005 11:34 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote! We are lucky to live in such a great area - so many peaks - so little time!
Don
Don Nelsen - Mar 7, 2005 11:31 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote!
Don
Don Nelsen - Mar 7, 2005 11:33 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote!
Don
Don Nelsen - Apr 6, 2005 11:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the good vote, Marco!
Don