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Summit: W7O/CM-095
Submitted by K7NIT on
Wampus Butte is another easily accessible summit near La Pine. Below is a map of the route we wished we had taken as it would have been much more direct (from Hwy 97, west on Burgess Rd to NF-44/E. Deschutes Rd and follow it to NF-600. It is about 1…
Summit: W7W/CW-061
Submitted by K7MAS on
Easy 2 Mile RT (or less) leads to this fantastic overlook of the Teanaway River Valley, Mount Stuart Range, Mount Rainier, Mount Adams and hundreds of other Cascade peaks.All SOTA contacts were on 20M SSB, using my 20M inverted V dipole suspended…
Summit: W7M/LM-056
Submitted by KF7PXT on
This was a great trip for the wife and I and we had a great time. We left early on Monday morning and hiked in to a camp about 8 miles in. On Tuesday we got up and hiked the 5 miles to the summit and spent most of the morning afternoon up there on…
Summit: W7W/LC-071
Submitted by K7ATN on
There are a nice bunch of summits north of Carson, Washington - this one is a near drive up - as long as you have a high clearance vehicle. From Portland, take I-84 to Cascade Locks and cross the river for one dollar. Or take Washington 14 out…
Summit: W7W/LC-107
Submitted by K7ATN on
Here's another four-point summit north of Carson, Washington. You might be able to get within a mile or so in a carefully driven passenger car - perhaps only a little farther in a high-clearance vehicle. From Portland, take I-84 to Cascade…
Summit: W7W/KG-116
Submitted by KX7L on
This was really a spur-of-the-moment thing. I saw the weather was going to be great on Friday, cleared a day off with the boss, and checked over my "portable station": My NorCal NC-20, EFHW tuner and 34' of wire. Cobbled up a Li-ion…
Summit: W7W/PL-003
Submitted by K7ATN on
There are two Unicorn Peaks in Washington - this Unicorn Peak is in the Tatoosh Range in Mount Rainier National Park. Unicorn Peak is a committed alpine climb - it can't really be considered a hike. It's recommended you prepare carefully…
Summit: W7W/PL-007
Submitted by K7ATN on
Stevens Peak in Mount Rainier National Park, is a committed alpine climb. It's recommended you prepare carefully reading guidebooks and climbing websites, and making sure you have the necessary skills, experience and equipment. You will need to…
Summit: W7O/CS-011
Submitted by K7ATN on
In August 2013 the supervisor of Crater Lake National Park closed the Llao Rock Research Natural Area - including the summit of Llao Rock - except when snow-covered (during winter, when the park roads are closed). When visiting in July 2014 a sign…
Summit: W7W/LC-070
Submitted by K7ATN on
My general guidelines for off trail hiking are a mile or so across open sagebrush steppe, perhaps half a mile through open forests like ponderosa pine, and about a quarter mile for a western Douglas fir forest. This activation is a reminder to stay…