Easy winter scramble to Del Campo peak (not all the way)

Who is ready for fall in the PNW? This transitional time of the year, though short, has some of the best color palettes. Golden larches, orange and red shurbs, grey granite and blue-white snow all come together in a wonderful symphony of colors. And even though I sometimes wish it can stay like this year around, it is the fleeting nature of the colors that make it special.

Hope you get to enjoy the colorful foliage this time of the year. Check out @washingtontrails for ideas on where to go.

Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest

WA USA

I am so grateful for what this body allows me to do and see. Moving is healing. This annual hike was much more than a stretch of the legs!

Mount Pilchuck, from the Lake Twenty-Two trail overlook.

Last hike of 2023, what a great place to be!

Trip from Seattle to Oregon, Hood for a quick and light accent. We were the firtst on the mountain that day. Started around 12-1 AM and hit the ridge right at the sunrise. Levi was a bit crazy and did it w/o ice axe..

The Woody Trail - Wallace Falls

Photos from The Enchantments. Soaking up the fall season while the larches are in their prime time. The landscape changed as the sun rose higher. Started with golden misty morning views with a finale of an unreal blue lake. It was great to see so many people enjoying a day hike or backpacking further!

Trip from Seattle to Oregon, Hood for a quick and light accent. We were the firtst on the mountain that day. Started around 12-1 AM and hit the ridge right at the sunrise. Levi was a bit crazy and did it w/o ice axe..

Lake Twenty-Two trail.

12 mile hike, worth the effort.

Last hike of 2023, what a great place to be!

The middle falls is the showstopper, but it's always rewarding to climb to the top.

A shaded path leads into the woods, a cool respite from a hot summer's day.

One of the most amazing places i've been to. We also did cross Columbia glacier to climb the wall beween Keys peak and Columbia peak

One of the most amazing places i've been to. We also did cross Columbia glacier to climb the wall beween Keys peak and Columbia peak

Morning hike up, with a run down. Beautiful winter sunrise and strong winds at the top. Taken on iPhone.

Even on the shortest and darkest day of the year there are still reasons to smile!

Sometimes I like to get in on a few shots!

We've reached the top of the switchbacks.

Photos taken on a day hike up to Lake Ann in Mt. Baker National Recreation Area, Washington, USA.

Lake Twenty-Two trail, overlooking Mount Pilchuck.

Last hike of 2023, what a great place to be!

Second attempt.

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View over the Skykomish River Valley.

View over the Skykomish River Valley.

located off of highway 14 vancouver, WA quite a scenery with hiking trails nearby.

Ground squirrel getting ready for the winter

by Angelina Kovtun, Seattle, WA

Hiker on Rattlesnake Ridge

by Robb Mitchell

Talus slope on the Lake Twenty-Two trail.