Backpacking the Northwest

Panhandle Gap Originally uploaded by hikingdrew. Wish summer were here? Well me too. I took this photo in August 2004 while circumnavigating Mt. Rainier. The view, flowers, and weather were nearly perfect. I can’t wait to get back again in 2007.

Mirror Lake Originally uploaded by hikingdrew. I took this picture in Aug of 2006 while spending the weekend with friends. This spot is just off the Wonderland Trail near Indian Henry’s patrol cabin.

Reflections of Rainier Originally uploaded by hikingdrew. Mt. Rainier is host to so many wonderful views, that even after several years hiking and backpacking all over it I still am amazed at her beauty. With all the storm damage the park suffered in November of 2006, it may not be the same mountain I left [...]

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Mount Rainier National Park November 2006 Flooding Heavy rains caused flooding that damaged park roads and facilities.State Routes 410 & 123 and the Paul Peak/Mowich Lake areas are closed at the park boundaries by winter conditions but remain open to normal, non-motorized winter activities such as hiking, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing.Walk-in access is available [...]

Directions: From Portland, take I-5 north for about 70 miles. Take exit 68 from I-5 to Hwy 12. Drive about 59 miles from I-5 to Packwood. Drive about 13 more miles to the junction with Hwy 123. Turn left onto Hwy 123 and travel about 5 1/2 miles. Turn left onto Stevens Canyon Road and [...]

Directions: From Portland, take I-5 north for about 70 miles. Take exit 68 from I-5 to Hwy 12. Drive about 59 miles from I-5 to Packwood. Drive about 13 more miles to the junction with Hwy 123. Turn left onto Hwy 123 and travel about 5 1/2 miles. Turn left onto Stevens Canyon Road and [...]

Flood Damage video