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[exitrowiron]

Fortune and South Ingalls Peaks

This was a very challenging 10 mile hike of two peaks in the Teanaway Range.

After reaching the saddle there isn't a well defined trail to the top of the peaks or connecting the peaks so scrambling was required. That's not say that we were the first to get to the top, but this hike wasn't one you'd find on All Peaks. Our hike leader looks at heat maps on Strava and other sites to see how others have summited and then he creates his own GPX to follow.

The hike took 7:44 from start to finish and I was totally gassed by the time we were done. I didn't bring enough food and only brought two liters of water so I was rationing my water for the last few miles. For a kidney donor like me, that's pretty stupid. Even though I'm in good shape, my right ankle (which I've broken twice) gets cranky on descents. Fortunately, the meniscus of my right knee which was surgically repaired 8 weeks ago held up well.

I was still super dehydrated when I got home and had to drink a lot of electrolytes to avoid leg/foot cramps last night. It was a beautiful hike, but I would have enjoyed it more if I'd been better prepared. I had a LifeStraw with me if things got dire, but it didn't get quite that bad. I will never run out of water again.

[listenthreetimes]

Overcast, peaks all hidden in clouds, but still beautiful. 12ish miles, 3000ish feet elevation gain, couldn’t summit the peak because it was in a cloud, but I’ll backpack it in the sun soon, camp in the meadow, and summit the last 3 miles and 1200 feet.

[nascent-space]

It’s been a bit since I used this account but here’s what central WA looks like when it’s frozen.

[exitrowiron]

Hike to the top of Iron Peak in the Teanaway Range. This range is a 25 minute drive from my house. The hike was 7.3m and 2,600 ft of ascent; we were rewarded with views of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams when we reached the summit.

The route leads to a saddle from which you can turn right and climb along the spine of Iron Peak. to the summit or you can turn left and climb Teanaway Peak. There isn't a formal trail to the summit of Teanaway Peak though it is climbable. After having a snack at the top of Iron Peak we made a half-hearted attempt at Teanaway but decided to turn back when it got too dangerous. It's not like there was prize money for climbing it and none of us wanted to be in a news story about a bunch retirees needing a rescue because they'd chosen a route that was above their beginner skill level.

For the last 25 years of my career a great Friday was one in which I'd land around 2:00 in the afternoon - too late to go to the office so I'd be able to go straight home and start the weekend. I like my new Friday's much better.

[exitrowiron]

Just 35 miles from our house. It will soon be inaccessible due to snow, but I plan to hike the shit out of this area next spring.

[onehikeaweek]

The Cradle by Nursery Peak via Paddy-Go-Easy Pass / 搖籃山

The Cradle by Nursery Peak via Paddy-Go-Easy Pass / 搖籃山

The Cradle by Nursery Peak is a prominent mountain with a double summit. Its height makes it visible from nearly every high point in Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Though tedious, Paddy-Go-Easy Pass is often the preferred way to reach the peak. Bidding farewell to The Cradle See more trip photos here. The Cradle at a Glance Access: Paddy-Go-Easy TrailheadRound Trip: 12.2 milesElevation Range:…

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Happy 4th! . . #Teanaway #WA #IronBear #MillerPeak #SingleTrack #PNW #UpperLeftUSA #UltrAspire #InspiredByAthletes #Trailto50 #TT50 (at Teanaway, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ77gkRH8tI/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Looking south at Teanaway Country from Little Annapurna. Mt Adams (center left and really small underneath a cloud) Mt Rainier (center right and larger) photobombing on the horizon. . . #Enchantments #Teanaway #WA #PNW #UpperLeftUSA #Cascadia #PNWonderland #TC100 #Trailto50 #Trailto50 (at Little Annapurna) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFbAtQQHccp/?igshid=ejw0as1g6u77