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Unicorn Peak (2m bust) May 27, 2023

Submitted by N7LFO on
Summit

My second bust in the Tatoosh Range! These peaks are far enough from PDX that 2m won't reach, and despite the proximity to Seattle, there happens to be a big chuck of rock and ice in the way. I knew it would be a stretch, but was hopeful the extra time on the summit would give me a chance to round up four contacts. Nope. Advice: either bring a beam antenna, your HF rig, or coordinate with other activators and chasers to make sure you can get it done.

W7W Salmoncon SOTA Activation & Campout

Submitted by K7ATN on

Date of Event: July 8, 2023
The aim is for multiple activations from W7W peaks around 12:00 Hrs local time.

Emphasis is on W7W peaks along the I-90 corridor, S2S contacts and contacts with K7S (Salmoncon special event station). We also want to promote S2S and chaser contacts on 146.56 Mhz. Use of close in bands of 60, 40 and 30m is also encouraged to aid S2S and Chasers in the Pacific Northwest.

Peak 2905, OR | June 2023

Submitted by K7ATN on
Summit

Steep, but Priusable route for activating Peak 2905. A one way hike of about 0.9 miles and 100 feet gain. The AZ is on Stimpson Timber land. 

Near Highway 26 milepost 30, turn south onto Shields Road. (About 1.3 miles east of the Sunset Rest Area.) Travel uphill on the main track for 2.1 miles. 

3020-Receiver Mtn | May 2023

Submitted by K7AGL on
Summit

3020 (Receiver Mountain) is a summit for the persistent activator – you will find it has both good and challenging aspects. The approach roads require 4WD and most sections are in good shape but foliage in some sections of the road encroach and could scratch your vehicle. The final ascent to the summit is on an abandoned forest service road that has both good and some bad stretches to it.  The summit is forested and consists of a sunny side with very heavy undergrowth and a shady side with easy hiking access under the canopy.

Dusk Point, WA | May 2023

Submitted by K7AGL on
Summit

Dusk Point is a 1.8 mile round trip (500 ft vertical) hike off of FR-2364 in the South Olympics.  Access is straightforward (once the snow melts!) but FR-2364 does require a high clearance vehicle. The summit is exposed with limited to no shade even though some trees line the perimeter.  I did not have any ATT cell service but there is excellent APRS two-way messaging to enable spotting.

Mount Zion, WA | May 2023

Submitted by N7MKO on
Summit

First hike of the season on May 21st -- hadn't specifically planned to do an activation, but brought along the handheld. Called CQ on 2m FM and got a few stations. Ate lunch and hiked south to the viewpoint toward Mt. Townsend but clouds were coming in. Went back to the summit for another CQ and was surprised to get a summit-to-summit call from KI7QIV on the summit of Mount Rainier! Nice trail -- great QSOs!

Monument Peak, OR - May 2023

Submitted by K7RNJ on
Summit

Parking for Monument Peak summit (aka Peak 4740) is on Monument Peak Road (MPR) about 7.5 miles up from the Monument Peak Trailhead at the south end of Gates School Road.  Gates School Road is at milepost 33 on OR-22 east of Salem.  I recommend parking here: (44.6966, -122.3343), the junction of MPR and what is now a washed out logging road - 2WD vehicles need not apply.