...that I didn't read a word of the text. But I wanted to say thanks for posting all the wonderful photos. The larches reminded me of my Canadian days!! What camera do you use?
LOL thanks for being honest Brian. I use a Canon SD 500 Point and Shoot on this trip. Having a fancy big camera isn't necessary to take good photos IMO
"Certainly far more beautiful than anything I have seen in Colorado," though- really?! What, are you FROM Washington or something??!! :) Ha ha. The N Cascades are a special little corner of the world for sure, & the TR certainly makes me itchin' to go back to the Evergreen State for some more suffering & alpine excitement- if you're looking for huge approaches, epic bushwhacks, & non-trivial glacier crossings before even touching rock, Washington is THE place to be in the lower 48! In fact, I would even entertain the idea of going all the way out there from OR for some winter excitement. PM me if you'd be down for some adventuring. Keep up the good work (& reporting)!
Matt, I was obviously shocked to hear you actually ARE from WA, given that peoples' analyses of the quality, severity, beauty, purity, etc. of certain ranges, mountains, regions, etc. are obviously always based on pure logic & are completely objective... Ha ha. My last CO 14er was Windom. Keep the pics & TRs comin'- they're enjoyable to check out.
PICTURES!!! I need to go back to WA, pronto. Glaciers, jagged peaks, deep snow, lush forests...so many things that CO doesn't have. (Ok, well CO does have some jagged peaks...) Sorta sad to see that Borelis Lake has formed due to the glacier melting...that map needs to be updated, haha.
Yeah... it's a new lake but it was beautiful nonetheless! When ever you want to come to WA (next summer) let me know and we can go on an awesome climb!
Thanks for the comment
ywardhorner - Dec 12, 2012 10:29 pm - Hasn't voted
Gorgeous Photos!
I really enjoyed them! I need to get out there in the fall. No trip is a failure when it involves views like these.
Brian C - Dec 4, 2012 6:46 pm - Voted 10/10
I admit......that I didn't read a word of the text. But I wanted to say thanks for posting all the wonderful photos. The larches reminded me of my Canadian days!! What camera do you use?
Matt Lemke - Dec 4, 2012 6:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: I admit...LOL thanks for being honest Brian. I use a Canon SD 500 Point and Shoot on this trip. Having a fancy big camera isn't necessary to take good photos IMO
EastKing - Dec 6, 2012 3:33 am - Voted 10/10
Damn Good Photos!!!Okay I need to add Primus and Tricouni to my list. Stellar shots!!
Matt Lemke - Dec 6, 2012 3:37 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Damn Good Photos!!!Thanks EK...two comments as well? score!
EastKing - Dec 6, 2012 3:33 am - Voted 10/10
Damn Good Photos!!!Okay I need to add Primus and Tricouni to my list. Stellar shots!!
Diggler - Dec 10, 2012 2:11 am - Voted 10/10
Nice TRs & photos"Certainly far more beautiful than anything I have seen in Colorado," though- really?! What, are you FROM Washington or something??!! :) Ha ha. The N Cascades are a special little corner of the world for sure, & the TR certainly makes me itchin' to go back to the Evergreen State for some more suffering & alpine excitement- if you're looking for huge approaches, epic bushwhacks, & non-trivial glacier crossings before even touching rock, Washington is THE place to be in the lower 48! In fact, I would even entertain the idea of going all the way out there from OR for some winter excitement. PM me if you'd be down for some adventuring. Keep up the good work (& reporting)!
Matt Lemke - Dec 10, 2012 2:17 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice TRs & photosThanks! LOL I am from WA.
BTW what 14er did you finish on?
Diggler - Dec 10, 2012 2:45 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Nice TRs & photosMatt, I was obviously shocked to hear you actually ARE from WA, given that peoples' analyses of the quality, severity, beauty, purity, etc. of certain ranges, mountains, regions, etc. are obviously always based on pure logic & are completely objective... Ha ha. My last CO 14er was Windom. Keep the pics & TRs comin'- they're enjoyable to check out.
Matt Lemke - Dec 10, 2012 2:53 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice TRs & photosThanks for the nice comments...Sarcasm is always nice lol
Windom was a nice one. I'll keep em coming for sure! Glad you like them.
alpinelight - Dec 11, 2012 10:52 am - Voted 10/10
WOWGreat trip report and amazing photos.
Prost!
David
Matt Lemke - Dec 12, 2012 11:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: WOWThanks! It was beautiful
rdmc - Dec 11, 2012 11:04 pm - Voted 10/10
Great report......and absolutely amazing photos!
It's not always about the destination... but how much joy we receive on the journey!
:0)
Matt Lemke - Dec 12, 2012 11:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great report...Agreed! This was one real treat to see and I really was in awe at the beauty.
sstratta - Dec 12, 2012 9:37 pm - Voted 10/10
AMAZINGPICTURES!!! I need to go back to WA, pronto. Glaciers, jagged peaks, deep snow, lush forests...so many things that CO doesn't have. (Ok, well CO does have some jagged peaks...) Sorta sad to see that Borelis Lake has formed due to the glacier melting...that map needs to be updated, haha.
Matt Lemke - Dec 12, 2012 11:00 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: AMAZINGYeah... it's a new lake but it was beautiful nonetheless! When ever you want to come to WA (next summer) let me know and we can go on an awesome climb!
Thanks for the comment
ywardhorner - Dec 12, 2012 10:29 pm - Hasn't voted
Gorgeous Photos!I really enjoyed them! I need to get out there in the fall. No trip is a failure when it involves views like these.
Matt Lemke - Dec 12, 2012 11:02 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Gorgeous Photos!True that! There IS foliage in WA...you just need to know where to look for it :)
Senad Rizvanovic - Dec 13, 2012 2:59 pm - Voted 10/10
!Prety stuff, photography, mountains, great TR!
Pete Castricone - Dec 14, 2012 3:50 pm - Hasn't voted
More beautiful than Colorado?Crazy talk.