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[Bob]

at Gobblers Knob, Mount Rainier NP

Gobblers Knob fire tower: this is my #3, just one more to go in Mount Rainier NP

dang, that was a huge King Bolete!!

Had them that size in my yard........ gigantic

 

[TractorDoc]

Hmmm. It appears an introduction is in order. BCP, I'd like you to meet my brother-in-law Patrick, apparently aka @CajunPoncho .

I invited him to Yellowstone this year to experience the backcountry with the Scatman. I was a little worried that he would be in over his head, but he held his own and added some entertainment to the trip. There will be stories of meadows, burritos, and questionable footwear. . . but you'll have to read more about that later.

In the mean time here is Patrick. . . when he still had a beard.



Several rainy days into the trip we started calling him Poncho. I mean, how could we not? It was either that or blueberry.

 

[Yvonne]

Had them that size in my yard........ gigantic

Wow, that's awesome!!!! I would be super happy to have them around me

 

[Bob]

Wow, that's awesome!!!! I would be super happy to have them around me

 

[Yvonne]

I happily crossed off Patrol Cabin # 7 in Mount Rainier NP

Selfie with my 19 lb overnight pack

Crossing the Tahoma Creek Suspension Bridge

That one freaked me out a bit. It was a lot narrower than the Hellsroaring Bridge in Yellowstone, and it started to swing with just some wind gusts.

 

[scatman]

Hike to the summit of Mount Olympus this morning.


Started before dawn - shaky hands.


Somebody stole the Mount Olympus Wilderness sign!


The sumac is changing colors


I'm pretty sure that I could hear Lone Peak calling your name @Ugly.


Maples are changing along the trail too


Still not much light


This formation means the hike will soon be getting serious.


Ooh, elderberries are ripe! Yum, yum eat 'em up!


Shark tooth


Scrambling section


View from the top to the north


On top


68 degrees on the summit


This chipmunk was chattering at me while I ate my early lunch, or is it second breakfast?


More elderberries. Drunk all the time feeling fine on elderberry wine.


On my way back down


More fall colors

 

[Bob]

Nice horse trail. .

 

[scatman]

Nice horse trail. .

Here's your horse trail! This trail would do you proud @Bob.

 

[Bob]

Nice ..... I like it, can stay out of the brush on it

 

[Ugly]

@scatman Lone Peak really is calling my name. There is some nice red maples, but the aspens feel late this year.
But I keep finding all the excuses not to go... and was put -putting around somewhere else instead.

 

[Yvonne]

a bit of Mountain Galore
Great backdrop for selfies, lol

 

[scatman]

@scatman Lone Peak really is calling my name. There is some nice red maples, but the aspens feel late this year.
But I keep finding all the excuses not to go... and was put -putting around somewhere else instead.

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Beautiful! I'll give you a pass on this one.

 

[scatman]

A quick hike up the Aves Twin Peaks this morning. I just love the golden grass this time of year in the foothills here.





Look what I found @Outdoor_Fool


@Outdoor_Fool - any idea what plant this is clinging to the rock?









Bam-Bam got after me @Rockskipper!

 

[Rockskipper]

Love the tall grasses. As for Bam Bam, don't you usually carry a couple of steaks to ward off/divert such critters?

 

[scatman]

Love the tall grasses. As for Bam Bam, don't you usually carry a couple of steaks to ward off/divert such critters?

I had to go light yesterday in order to make good time, so no steaks, lambchops, prime rib, or side of beef on this one. What is standard procedure when not carrying previously mentioned distraction tactics?

 

[scatman]

A good arse kicking at Snowbasin.

 

[Yvonne]

I visited the fourth fire tower in Mount Rainier NP. Freemont Fire Tower was the last one on my list I hadn't done yet.

 

[Yvonne]

Before I did Freemont Fire Tower, I hiked Summerland And Panhandle Gap in Mount Rainier NP. Great 12 miles of superb mountain scenery.

CCC Shelter at Summerland Camp

hiking the meadows near Summerland

Alpine Scenery

crossing the log bridge across a glacier-fed river

 

[Rockskipper]

I had to go light yesterday in order to make good time, so no steaks, lambchops, prime rib, or side of beef on this one. What is standard procedure when not carrying previously mentioned distraction tactics?

You're also supposed to carry a small stove to grill the goods on so the Bam Bams can tell you mean business from the wafting odors.

 

[scatman]

You're also supposed to carry a small stove to grill the goods on so the Bam Bams can tell you mean business from the wafting odors.

Why can't I ever remember this? Maybe if I had a hinny to carry it all for me. Or should I be the one carrying the load to teach me some kind of life lesson(s)?