South Cascades

Spring on the cusp of Fall see here with Willowherb and melted snow dripping.

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Spring on the cusp of Fall see here with Willowherb and melted snow dripping.

A beautiful flower swooping over a creek.

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A beautiful flower swooping over a creek.

Billowing clouds swarming from the Pacific across the Cascade Mountain Crest.

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Billowing clouds swarming from the Pacific across the Cascade Mountain Crest.

Lupine during a freezing afternoon in slumbering fog.

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Lupine during a freezing afternoon in slumbering fog.

Skunk Cabbage flooded by snow melt. To the right seemingly held upright by a spider web.

2009-11-12T16:24:25Z

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Skunk Cabbage flooded by snow melt. To the right seemingly held upright by a spider web.

Pasque Flower (Old Man of the Mountain) under a very chilly fog in the Goat Rocks Wilderness.

2009-12-20T15:59:59Z

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Pasque Flower (Old Man of the Mountain) under a very chilly fog in the Goat Rocks Wilderness.

Steve climbing towards the summit of Old Snowy while clouds swarm over it.

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Steve climbing towards the summit of Old Snowy while clouds swarm over it.

A snowmobiler making a record jump with a trick at White Pass Ski Area.

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A snowmobiler making a record jump with a trick at White Pass Ski Area.

Christy Kinney's Summit Celebrations on Old Snowy Mountain. Goat Rocks, WA.

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Christy Kinney's Summit Celebrations on Old Snowy Mountain. Goat Rocks, WA.

White Pass Ski Area as seen at night.

2009-11-06T04:15:38Z

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White Pass Ski Area as seen at night.

Josh Hummel jumping over a cornice in the White Pass backcountry. Old Snowy Mountain is behind.

2009-11-06T04:15:38Z

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Josh Hummel jumping over a cornice in the White Pass backcountry. Old Snowy Mountain is behind.

Jeremy Hummel hiking through lupine fields in the Goat Rocks Wilderness.

2009-12-10T07:28:27Z

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Jeremy Hummel hiking through lupine fields in the Goat Rocks Wilderness.

On a climbing trip with my little brother, we scramble the last few feet to the summit. All the white clouds are swarming about us. As another party comes to the summit, one of its members p ...

2009-11-06T04:15:38Z

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On a climbing trip with my little brother, we scramble the last few feet to the summit. All the white clouds are swarming about us. As another party comes to the summit, one of its members p ...

Camp clinging to a weathered ridgeline deep in the Goat Rocks Wilderness.

2009-11-06T04:15:38Z

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Camp clinging to a weathered ridgeline deep in the Goat Rocks Wilderness.

A wonderful waterfall in the south cascades, near Mount Adams and Mount Saint Helens.

2009-11-06T04:15:38Z

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A wonderful waterfall in the south cascades, near Mount Adams and Mount Saint Helens.

Silhouette warriors.

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Silhouette warriors.

Josh and Jeremy on the summit of Ives Peak.

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Josh and Jeremy on the summit of Ives Peak.

Backcountry skiing at White Pass.

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Backcountry skiing at White Pass.

White Pass ski area on a very deep powder day.

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White Pass ski area on a very deep powder day.

A small baby deer running up the highway.

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A small baby deer running up the highway.

Snowmobile jumping at White Pass, attempting world record jump.

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Snowmobile jumping at White Pass, attempting world record jump.

After skiing to the highway, we enjoyed a nice hike back to our car.

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After skiing to the highway, we enjoyed a nice hike back to our car.

Spring skiing through fallen trees.

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Spring skiing through fallen trees.

Skunk Cabbage as seen at night with a coat of water drops.

2009-11-06T04:15:38Z

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Skunk Cabbage as seen at night with a coat of water drops.

Walking down from the slopes of Mount Daniel. Pea Soup Lake can be seen below.

2009-11-06T04:15:38Z

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Walking down from the slopes of Mount Daniel. Pea Soup Lake can be seen below.

Jessy Hummel skiing near the South Cascade Glacier. Hoch Joch Spitz, Ptarmigan Traverse: Spring 2008.

2009-11-06T04:15:38Z

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Jessy Hummel skiing near the South Cascade Glacier. Hoch Joch Spitz, Ptarmigan Traverse: Spring 2008.

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A sign along the Pacific Crest Trail.

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A sign along the Pacific Crest Trail.

A late, snowy day skiing in the White Pass Backcountry.

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A late, snowy day skiing in the White Pass Backcountry.

The snow collapsed on me while skiing across a creek. I handed my camera to Noel for the comical photo.

2009-11-06T04:15:38Z

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The snow collapsed on me while skiing across a creek. I handed my camera to Noel for the comical photo.

My brother Josh flying down smooth powder in the White Pass Backcountry.

2009-11-06T04:15:38Z

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My brother Josh flying down smooth powder in the White Pass Backcountry.

Near the Hogsback at White Pass.

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Near the Hogsback at White Pass.

A very, very chilly day looking far down into Gold Creek Valley near Snoqualmie Pass.

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A very, very chilly day looking far down into Gold Creek Valley near Snoqualmie Pass.

Mount Hood's late sunset as seen from Mount Adams.

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Mount Hood's late sunset as seen from Mount Adams.

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A small rock island speared by late day sun and overcast by broken clouds.

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A small rock island speared by late day sun and overcast by broken clouds.

The view out my tent...with a cartoonish touch.

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The view out my tent...with a cartoonish touch.

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Chelsea (age 10), downclimbing back to her skis off the summit of Mount Gilbert. Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington.

2009-12-20T15:57:06Z

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Chelsea (age 10), downclimbing back to her skis off the summit of Mount Gilbert. Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington.

A classic log crossing while backcountry skiing. White Pass, Washington.

2009-12-20T15:58:03Z

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A classic log crossing while backcountry skiing. White Pass, Washington.

Josh de-skinning his skis on a late day climb/ski to the top of the Hogsback. White Pass, Washington.

2009-11-30T14:19:20Z

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Josh de-skinning his skis on a late day climb/ski to the top of the Hogsback. White Pass, Washington.

Crashing over the top of a cornice near the Hogsback. Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington.

2009-12-20T15:55:28Z

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Crashing over the top of a cornice near the Hogsback. Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington.

My twin brother Josh's first backcountry downhill turn on his new Dynafit set-up. He's loving it after 26 years of telemark skiing, although I'm sure it's only a temporary phase. He does say ...

2009-11-30T14:17:50Z

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My twin brother Josh's first backcountry downhill turn on his new Dynafit set-up. He's loving it after 26 years of telemark skiing, although I'm sure it's only a temporary phase. He does say ...