WA Eastside Hikers

Join us for a mountaineering trip to Mt. Kulshan, one of the most iconic glaciated peaks in the Cascades at 10,781 ft. This is a peer-led trip — climbers must be self-sufficient and prepared for glacier travel and crevasse rescue.
Distance: ~ 11–13 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: ~ 7,000–7,300 feet

Day 1 – Friday, May 23

• Arrive at Heliotrope Ridge Trailhead between 5:00–7:00 PM.
• Camp near the trailhead — rest and prepare gear.

Day 2 – Saturday, May 24

• Start Hiking 2:00 AM: Ascend Coleman Glacier → Colfax saddle → Deming Glacier → summit.
• Return to trailhead.

Required Gear:

• mountaineering boots
• crampons
• harness
• helmet
• ice axe
• rope system
• food & fuel for 2 nights / 3 days
• personal camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, pad)
• 10 essentials (warm layers, headlamp, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves)

Group size is limited. Please RSVP if you’re confident and prepared.
We’ll monitor avalanche, weather, and snow conditions leading up to the climb and adjust plans if needed.
Carpool coordination and gear sharing will happen in the Meetup chat.

Link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/mount-baker-standard-summit-route

Join for a 5-day backpacking trip to Yosemite! We'll hit the road from Washington on June 28 and explore from July 1 to 5, and return home by July 6.
One way trip is 14 hr 15 min (897.2 mi) via I-5 S. We will stop/camp in Oregon.

Day 1 – Tuolumne Meadows to Gaylor Lakes & Yosemite Creek Camp

• Trailhead: Tuolumne Meadows → Gaylor Lakes → Yosemite Creek
• Distance: ~9 miles
• Elevation Gain: ~2,000 ft
• Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

Day 2 – Yosemite Creek to Red Peak Pass

• Trail: Yosemite Creek → Red Peak Pass
• Distance: ~10 miles
• Elevation Gain: ~3,500 ft
• Difficulty: Strenuous

Day 3 – Red Peak Pass to Clouds Rest

• Trail: Red Peak Pass → Clouds Rest Summit
• Distance: ~11 miles
• Elevation Gain: ~4,000 ft
• Difficulty: Very strenuous
• Highlights:
• Ascend toward Clouds Rest, a challenging yet rewarding peak with 360-degree views of Yosemite’s iconic landscapes.
• The summit of Clouds Rest provides some of the most spectacular vistas in the park, including Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, and the Sierra Nevada.

Day 4 – Half Dome Summit Day

• Trail: Little Yosemite Valley → Half Dome Summit
• Distance: ~14-16 miles (round trip)
• Elevation Gain: ~4,800 ft
• Difficulty: Extremely strenuous
• Caution: The cables route is exposed, and the climb requires both mental and physical readiness.

Day 5 – Mist Trail to Yosemite Valley (Exit)
Trail: Little Yosemite Valley → Mist Trail → Yosemite Valley
Distance: ~5 miles
Elevation Loss: ~2,000 ft
Difficulty: Moderate

Essential Gears:
Backpack & Sleeping System:

• 40-60L backpack
• 2-3-season tent
• Sleeping bag
• Insulated sleeping pad

Cooking & Hydration:

• Stove
• Fuel for 5 days
• Water filter
• Water bottles (2-3L capacity)

Other Essentials:

• Trekking poles
• Headlamp (with extra batteries)
• Map & compass
• First-aid kit
• Bear canister
• Gloves for Half Dome cables
• Layered clothing for varying temperatures

Links:

1. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/yosemite-national-park
2. https://www.yosemite.com
3. https://www.youtube.com/user/yosemitenationalpark