Here are some random moments, from a series of several spring hikes in the Olympic Mountains. I hope they inspire you to get outdoors and enjoy nature. I had a real nice time in wilderness and know you will too!
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Updated in 2025 by Barefoot Jake
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| Views of the northern Bailey Range. Mt. Fitzhenry, Fairchild and Carrie (left). Cat Peak (where im looking). Mount Appleton (right). |
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| Ascending toward Mt. Angeles |
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| Obstacles to cross. |
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| Tolmie's Onion reaching for life. |
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| Cat Peak (Cat Walk on the left) |
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| Ladies VFF on the trail. |
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| Drained former Lake Mills. See Elwha Dam Restoration. |
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| Unicorn Peak with signs of an old burn. |
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| Tree Pitch. |
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| Mt. Appleton - my mind wanders back to the 2012 Traverse. |
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| Western Trillium. |
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| Stream Violet. |
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| Banana Slug. |
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| Experimenting with a new cap on my Sawyer Squeeze Filter system. |
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| Little bits of magic are hiding; if you take the time to look. |
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Inspired? Check out my hiking gear list to get you started!
Updated in 2025 by Barefoot Jake