Photo: Here's another look at Mt Hood from Zig Zag just before the big snow.
"Time is short," warned Zig Zag. (Sudden Darkness, 1216, 2010)
Photo: There are at least four routes up Zig Zag Mountain, and this particular viewpoint is on the west-side trail. I took this photo in October, just before the BIG snow.
"Four routes, one summit," answered Zig Zag. "How you get there depends on where you start." (Trailheads, 1202, 2010)
Photo: Here's a photo of Rex collecting memories at the summit of Zig Zag. There were too many to carry them all back, so we left a bunch along the trail.
"Collect memories, not stuff." (Memory-Maker, 1120, 2010)
Photo: You're looking at Mt Hood from the summit of Zig Zag Mountain. We live in an amazingly pristine part of the world - as beautiful as anything on the planet.
"Come to think of it," exclaimed Wy'east, "we would all look better dressed in white!" (Real Freedom, 1119, 2010)
Photo: Here's another look at Burnt Lake (center) from near the summit of Zig Zag Mountain.
"Mountains imply valleys," mused ZigZag. "It's not 'either/or,' but 'both/and.'" (Ups and Downs, 1105, 2010)
Photo: I'm standing on Renfrew Glacier (west slope, Middle Sister). Refrew is stable, with no obvious crevass activity. We are over half way to the summit.
"I've made this easy for you," replied Renfrew. "The really hard part was paving the way." (Sun Cups, 1014, 2010)
Photo: Karis and I watched the sun "sink into the sea" this evening from Cannon Beach. The sunset was a wonderful finale to an eight mile walk near the surf, and it earned a standing ovation from a small crowd gathered to watch the show.
"I never miss an opportunity to watch the sun set," said Haystack. "How about you?" (Rainbows, Sunsets and Shooting Stars, 1019, 2010)
Photo: Cannon Beach from an overlook just to the north. If you stayed home the last few days, this is what you missed at the coast.
"This is what the Oregon Coast looked like before the earthquake," explained Roddey. (Surviving the Magnitude 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake, 1020, 2010)
No Joke. Check out the coming "Big One" at www.OregonGeology.org (Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries in Portland).
Photo: Wheat field near Laurance Lake, on the way to the Barrett Spur trailhead on Mt Hood.
"Valleys are important," said Laurance, "because that's where our food grows." (Valleys and Mountain Tops, 101, 2010)
Photo: You are looking south at South Sister (AKA: "Charity") from the summit of Middle Sister (AKA: "Hope"). To the far left is Broken Top, and in the distant-center is Mt Bachelor. Looking north (behind us) is North Sister (AKA: "Faith").
"Faith, Hope and Charity have made it much easier to see what's going on in the world," replied Collier. (Three Wise Sisters, 908, 2010)
Photo: Whale Rock by Renfrew Glacier. Off in the distance is Mt Jefferson, and further north is Mt Hood.
"Volcanoes do eventually calm down," explained Renfrew. (The Other Side of Anger, 912, 2010)
Photo: Looking north from the Sisi (pronounced See-see) Butte Fire Lookout tower (50 foot tower) at Mt Hood. Elevation is 5,616. The tower is still used for fire watch and was built in 1996.
"Very few people know they're being watched," explained Sisi. (Eyes in the Sky, 913, 2010)
Photo: Arrowhead Lake - storm clouds pass.
"The temperature is falling and it will soon be night, but we will be up before dawn preparing for the climb. I'm wondering how it will go, when something catches my eye..." (Journal, 914, 2010)
Photo: Campgrounds are closing all around Mt Hood, and Frog Lake is no exception. Here's how the lake looks from the perspective of a nearby mounatin ash.
"Context is everything," said Timothy. (Understanding Frames, 914, 2010)
Photo: View of North Sister from Middle Sister. Rex is near the summit (10,047 ft), and the weather is near perfect.
"Reading about the route has some value," explained Rex, "but you cannot know the mountain until you climb it." (Boot Smart, 921, 2010)
Photo: The ridge between North Sister and Middle Sister is named Northridge. It's difficult to navigate, which is why we stayed on Renfrew Glacier for as long as possible.
"It's easy to forget how far you've come," said Renfrew. "Take time to stop and look back." (Rearview Mirrors, 921, 2010)
10,000 steps in the right direction! Not bad!
Photo: Between Middle and South Sister, and a little to the west is a smaller volcano named The Husband. It reminds me of Broken Top (SE of South Sister).
"I'm not sure what happened to Fred," said Wilma. "He got really angry, and then... Well, you can see what happened for yourself." (The Brainless Husband, 902, 2010)
Photo:Sunset over Scott Lake as seen from Arrowhead Lake (at the base of Middle Sister). Clear skies, smoke and clouds all came together to make this scene.
"There is a beautiful side to every disaster," replied Smokey. (The Master's Palette, 828, 2010)
Mt Hood
Photo: You're looking at the eastside of Mt Hood and... well, have a seat!
"You know," replied Tamanawas, "there's much more to a mountain than the summit!" (Below the Timberline, 0724, 2010)
Mt Adams from Sunrise
Photo: Stretching my legs on Sunrise Peak in the Dark Divide. I've discovered that when your feet get tired, it's a good idea to walk on air. Far easier on the soles of boots, and you get much better views! That's Mt Adams on the horizon.
"You know," replied Adam, "I think I'm going to like this!" (Crossing Through the Dark Divide, 0717, 2010)
Photo: Mt Hood and the Hood River toll bridge, as seen from Highway 14 in Washington.
"Ok," replied the Master-Maker, "you make something, and I'll make something." (Engineers, 0614, 2010)
Photo: The east gorge as it looked this afternoon following a day of showers. Rain cleans the air and waters the ground remarkably well.
"It's amazing how much better I feel after a good shower," replied Lyle. (Showers Pass, 0606, 2010)
