Kauai Trails, January 2016

Kay and I took a break from the NW winter with our first trip to Hawaii. The highlight was sharing time with friends on Kauai. We enjoyed doing a couple of hikes with them.

Kay on the Mah'ulepu trail on the south shore

There were many beautiful waterfalls in Waimea Canyon.

It was easy to see why Waimea Canyon is often called the Grand Canyon of Hawaii.

The Pihea Trail in Koke'e St. Park was high above the Na Pali Coast.

The Kalalau Valley

Bob Kay and Judy take in the view down to the Na Pali coast.

Bob at the Pihea Viewpoint

Bob and Judy returning to the trail head.

Camas Meadow - Dec 29-31, 2015

Camas Meadow was a discovery for us soon after we acquired the Leavenworth property. It was attractive because it was close, was an easy walk, and had great views. It soon became a favorite haunt and a place we loved to bring guests. It's accessibility in winter and flat terrain make it an awesome snowshoe. This large meadow with its aspen grows is truly a magical place.

Youthful exuberance

Our tracks were visible from the ridge above.

White Salmon Ridge - December 16, 2015

We scored another bluebird day with dry powdery snow. There was no wind either. We had a great turnout and everyone enjoyed themselves.

 Mt. Sefrit

 Mt Shuksan

 It's always an adventure descending the "ice fall" from the parking lot.

 Gearing up after lunch. No one was in a big hurry to get going.

 It's always a joy to relish the brilliance of sun and snow during the darkest days of the year.

 The connector trail was a winter wonderland.

Les gives Jolynn a hand over the top.

Bagley Lakes & Austen Pass - November 11, 2015

I didn't know what to expect as this was the first significant snowfall of the season. Still we had to go and find out.  We were itching for the white stuff as we more or less lost last winter for lack of It. It turned out to be a magical North Cascades snowscape.

Can you tell we were having a good time?

Kay's happy to be on snowshoes again.

Terry moves right along

Terry & Ron ponder the view downstream

Mt. Shuksan plays peek-a-boo

 Table Mountain

Saddle Rock - November 1, 2015

Saddle Rock is actually administered by the Wenatchee Parks department and gets a tremendous amount of local use. However the views over the city and into the hills up to Mission Ridge are impressive. It's also steep gaining over 900 feet in a mile and a half. Kay and I will definitely do it again.

 Kay enjoys the view north up the River.