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Esmeralda ride

This Saturday, Ellen led a ride at Esmeralda. The weather was perfect, a bit overcast was nice because it kept us cool on the tough climbs. I really enjoyed riding with Ellen, Ethan, and Ken, everybody was in great spirits and having fun. Below are a few of my favorite shots from our ride on Saturday.

After the climb, we had lunch on the top, then descended some loose rocky switchbacks which were very fun. We then climbed up the jeep road from hell up to Gallagher lake. The thrill ride then began with a long fast descent back to the trailhead.

Ken M. on the switchbacks.


Ethan on the switchbacks


Ellen on the switchbacks


Ken M. at the creek crossing



Ethan tempting fate at the creek crossing


Ellen at the creek crossing.


More pictures posted by Ethan are at http://www.flickr.com/photos/-ethan-/sets/72157606659677193/

Thanks everybody for making it fun!

Mt St Helens - Friends of Forest Work Party

I worked on another trailwork party with the Mount Saint Helens Institute last weekend (Aug 2&3). Details for this event were posted at BBTC . This time I had posted it a couple weeks in advance, yet I was unable to get any takers.