Up country foray

[begreen]

Just got back from a few days in the mountains. Man, the Swiss have nothing on the North Cascades. The Picket Range pictured here was considered unclimbable as late as 1950s. They were finally summitted in 1963. Looks and perspective are very deceiving so I have added a peak guide. Temps were in the 90s during the day, but it was very dry and at night it was down in the 50s. And no bugs! All in all a perfect spot to camp.

This is a view of the Pickets about 10 miles away. Closer up -

Camping in style. Good fishing in that river too.

 

[Elderthewelder]

is that the Skagit river? Love driving the North Cascades Highway, beautiful scenery

 

[begreen]

Yes, that's the Skagit.

 

[DevilsBrew]

Beautiful. Is it deep enough to kayak down?

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Thanks for the pictures Begreen. That has to be on our list of places to visit!

 

[begreen]

Beautiful. Is it deep enough to kayak down?

Yes. And once you get down past the dams it's plenty deep and a big river. The delta is a great kayaking area with lots of wildlife.

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[bogydave]

Big trees, big water & big mountains.
PNW is just a beautiful place.
Great pics

 

[Shadow&Flame]

That is some beautiful scenery... Friend of mine was going to move to Bend Oregon and then met a girl from Australia... So much
for having someone in the area.

Thanks for the pics and I hope you have a great time.

 

[begreen]

Thanks for the pictures Begreen. That has to be on our list of places to visit!

Bring your bikes. Lots of good cycling too.

 

[Hills Hoard]

and then met a girl from Australia.

haha...beware the girls from oz!!

lovely looking place there though....those mountains!

 

[Shadow&Flame]

haha...beware the girls from oz!!

lovely looking place there though....those mountains!

Yep...poor guy didn't stand a chance. He has been living near Perth now for many years.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Bring your bikes. Lots of good cycling too.

I'd like to ride that Seattle to Portland ride some day too.

 

[Mrs. Krabappel]

You went and left those other yay-hoos in charge

 

[begreen]

LOL, hope they didn't cause too much havoc.