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Summit: W7W/KG-073
Submitted by KR7W on
28 October, 2013 Bandera Mtn W7W/KG-073Our original hiking destination for this day was going to be 7000 ft Norse Peak, an 8 pointer, near Crystal Mtn Ski Resort, a bit north and east of Mt Rainier National Park.…
Summit: W7O/WV-125
Submitted by K7ATN on
Enjoy bushwacking? Like to climb over (and under!) a maze of large, downed trees? We've got a great SOTA summit for you in the Clackamas River area. Well, actually, there are probably dozens like this, but here's one with directions.Travel east on…
Summit: W7O/WV-015
Submitted by K7ATN on
Another highly recommended hike and activation - this one in the Clackamas River drainage. The trailhead is about 90 minutes from Portland and the round trip hike is 6.2 miles with 2000 feet of elevation gain - getting you great views from a lovely…
Summit: W7O/CN-078
Submitted by K7ATN on
This yet unnamed peak deserves a good name as it's a very worthwhile activation. It's a bit out of the way but very quiet compared to nearby Lookout Mountain and the views on a clear day of Mount Hood are excellent. These are directions from the…
Summit: W7I/CU-345
Submitted by KG7E on
Wanted to try out my gear so I hiked up this butte which is right behind my house. About 1000 ft straight up. No trail to speak of, just a lot of loose rock. Set up my Buddipole and tuned it with a small analyzer. Operated 20m CW with my…
Summit: W7I/NI-106
Submitted by KF7EHT on
Here's a quick report on my activation yesterday of W7I/NI-106, ie, 6114. The mountain is on the Idaho-Montana border, just off Interstate-90, and across the valley from the Lookout Pass Ski area. This area seems to get snow when other places don't…
Summit: W7W/KG-132
Submitted by K7MAS on
On a quck training hike for our Switzerland Hiking / Climbing tour next July / August, I decided to throw in my 2M HT at the last minute. Wilderness Peak is an easy 4 miles RT hike gaining 1200 feet, to a summit elevation of 1,600. It is…
Summit: W7O/WV-054
Submitted by ND7PA on
I had been wondering about the peak Thomas Cairn for awhile afterelk hunting in the Snow Peak area in Linn county this year. Althoughit was not eligible for winter points, I just had to get up thereand see what it looked like up close.Thomas Cairn…
Summit: W7U/UT-043
Submitted by K7ATN on
A pleasant activation nearly any time of year near Draper, Utah. In January there was snow enough for snowshoes or cross-country skiing to the summit - in summer hiking or a mountain bike could work for the 1.4 mile one-way.The trailhead starts at…
Summit: W7W/MC-028
Submitted by HG1DUL on
Longwire mnt. 2012-07-15 CN96jv50Quickly, after Old Scab I activate this plateau as well. So far the most-most easiest "hike", or more like a walk in a park. Driving…