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Washington Beerhunters: Jon and Steve

Because Arah and Betty went off to Alaska, it was necessary for Steve to have an adventure too. Jon Dent obliged and so Steve and Jon went on a hiking and pub tour of the great state of Washington: both the Cascades and the Olympics were explored.
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  • After an awesome breakfast of black beans and plantains at Señor Moose http://senormoose.com/ Jon and I explore historic Ballard, WA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballard,_Seattle

    After an awesome breakfast of black beans and plantains at Señor Moose http://senormoose.com/ Jon and I explore historic Ballard, WA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballard,_Seattle

  • A fish mosaic on the sidewalk. A first taste of the Pacific Northwest.

    A fish mosaic on the sidewalk. A first taste of the Pacific Northwest.

  • Jon and I plot a course to maximize hikes and pubs. There will be two loops: one around the Cascades http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascade_Range and another around the Olympics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Range

    Jon and I plot a course to maximize hikes and pubs. There will be two loops: one around the Cascades http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascade_Range and another around the Olympics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Range

  • Exceptionally good beer at Black Raven Brewing in Redmond, WA, of all places. http://www.blackravenbrewing.com/

    Exceptionally good beer at Black Raven Brewing in Redmond, WA, of all places. http://www.blackravenbrewing.com/

  • Our first hike, Saint Edward State Park, a former Catholic seminary. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Edward_State_Park

    Our first hike, Saint Edward State Park, a former Catholic seminary. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Edward_State_Park

  • Getting our Viking on, we went to the Copper Gate and had cold cuts and akvavit. http://thecoppergate.com/ Our college pal Soosan joined us, and later we joined her and her friend Christina at the Sunset Tavern for a rock show, but jetlag got the better of me before midnight. http://www.sunsettavern.com/

    Getting our Viking on, we went to the Copper Gate and had cold cuts and akvavit. http://thecoppergate.com/ Our college pal Soosan joined us, and later we joined her and her friend Christina at the Sunset Tavern for a rock show, but jetlag got the better of me before midnight. http://www.sunsettavern.com/

  • The next day we headed for the wild Wenatchee River. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wenatchee_River

    The next day we headed for the wild Wenatchee River. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wenatchee_River

  • Some class-something rapids on the Wenatchee.

    Some class-something rapids on the Wenatchee.

  • Jon and I enjoy some Bavarian food and beer at Gustav's in Leavenworth. http://www.gustavsleavenworth.com/

    Jon and I enjoy some Bavarian food and beer at Gustav's in Leavenworth. http://www.gustavsleavenworth.com/

  • Walking along Leavenworth's busy waterfront park. http://www.cityofleavenworth.com/waterfrontpark.htm

    Walking along Leavenworth's busy waterfront park. http://www.cityofleavenworth.com/waterfrontpark.htm

  • After a long drive, Jon and I relax at the Twisp River Pub http://www.methowbrewing.com/ The river.. it's pronounced "Met How" not "Methow" because we are in the Pacific Northwest.

    After a long drive, Jon and I relax at the Twisp River Pub http://www.methowbrewing.com/ The river.. it's pronounced "Met How" not "Methow" because we are in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Exploring the Wild West town of Withrop. http://www.winthropwashington.com/

    Exploring the Wild West town of Withrop. http://www.winthropwashington.com/

  • A prairie walk in Winthrop.

    A prairie walk in Winthrop.

  • After an exhilarating ascent to Hart's Pass http://www.seattlepi.com/getaways/091400/hart14.html Jon and I camp at 7000 ft in the Meadows campground.

    After an exhilarating ascent to Hart's Pass http://www.seattlepi.com/getaways/091400/hart14.html Jon and I camp at 7000 ft in the Meadows campground.

  • A recent fire had burned many of the trees, but the area was still beautiful.

    A recent fire had burned many of the trees, but the area was still beautiful.

  • A true Seattle-ite, Jon made certain we had ample, strong coffee each morning.

    A true Seattle-ite, Jon made certain we had ample, strong coffee each morning.

  • Dead trees had been cut in the Meadows of Hart's Pass to prevent them from falling on campers. It was a bit eerie, but the views were awesome.

    Dead trees had been cut in the Meadows of Hart's Pass to prevent them from falling on campers. It was a bit eerie, but the views were awesome.

  • Looking across a small stream that cross the Meadows campground.

    Looking across a small stream that cross the Meadows campground.

  • There was only one other tent in the entire campground. Later, we hiked up the Pacific Crest Trail. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Crest_Trail

    There was only one other tent in the entire campground. Later, we hiked up the Pacific Crest Trail. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Crest_Trail

  • There were wildflowers bloming at altitude. No, I don't know what these are. Comment if you do...

    There were wildflowers bloming at altitude. No, I don't know what these are. Comment if you do...

  • An eponymous goat at Mazama. http://www.mazama.org/

    An eponymous goat at Mazama. http://www.mazama.org/

  • The North Fork Brewery, Pizzeria, Beer Shrine and Wedding Chapel. http://www.northforkbrewery.com/ Seriously.

    The North Fork Brewery, Pizzeria, Beer Shrine and Wedding Chapel. http://www.northforkbrewery.com/ Seriously.

  • Jon and I sit out back and BS, surrounded by kegs of beer and moss.

    Jon and I sit out back and BS, surrounded by kegs of beer and moss.

  • Inside the shrine. They had a lot of beer paraphernalia, from Belgium to Wisconsin.

    Inside the shrine. They had a lot of beer paraphernalia, from Belgium to Wisconsin.

  • Our first view of Mount Baker.

    Our first view of Mount Baker.

  • We camped on the Nooksack River http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nooksack_River Just outside the town of Glacier. We had a great breakfast at Harvest Moon Bakery. http://harvestmoonbakery.net/

    We camped on the Nooksack River http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nooksack_River Just outside the town of Glacier. We had a great breakfast at Harvest Moon Bakery. http://harvestmoonbakery.net/

  • Climb up to Mount Baker, we had breakfast at Heather Meadows. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Baker

    Climb up to Mount Baker, we had breakfast at Heather Meadows. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Baker

  • Table Mountain, I think... http://www.seattlepi.com/getaways/287364_hike05.html

    Table Mountain, I think... http://www.seattlepi.com/getaways/287364_hike05.html

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  • Mount Shuksan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Shuksan and its glaciers

    Mount Shuksan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Shuksan and its glaciers

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  • Some flowers that we assumed were Avalanche Lillies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythronium

    Some flowers that we assumed were Avalanche Lillies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythronium

  • We had significant mosquitoes at the Elwha River http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elwha_River so we make a really smoky fire, which helped a lot.

    We had significant mosquitoes at the Elwha River http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elwha_River so we make a really smoky fire, which helped a lot.

  • As we ascended Hurricane Ridge, we were warned about aggressive goats...

    As we ascended Hurricane Ridge, we were warned about aggressive goats...

  • View from Hurricane Ridge http://www.nps.gov/olym/photosmultimedia/hurricane-ridge-webcam.htm

    View from Hurricane Ridge http://www.nps.gov/olym/photosmultimedia/hurricane-ridge-webcam.htm

  • More awesome views of the Olympics.

    More awesome views of the Olympics.

  • Driving around Lake Crescent http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Crescent we saw foxglove and road construction.

    Driving around Lake Crescent http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Crescent we saw foxglove and road construction.

  • In Sekiu, where the salmon are running. Well, some fish are running, anyway... http://www.sekiu.com/

    In Sekiu, where the salmon are running. Well, some fish are running, anyway... http://www.sekiu.com/

  • A view from the Strait of Juan de Fuca http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Juan_de_Fuca

    A view from the Strait of Juan de Fuca http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Juan_de_Fuca

  • On the Makah reservation, hiking to the ocean. http://www.makah.com/

    On the Makah reservation, hiking to the ocean. http://www.makah.com/

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  • While we were on Makah rez, they were in the midst of the Paddle to the Makah event. http://paddletomakah.org/ There was a Native Peoples tent city in Neah Bay. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neah_Bay,_Washington

    While we were on Makah rez, they were in the midst of the Paddle to the Makah event. http://paddletomakah.org/ There was a Native Peoples tent city in Neah Bay. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neah_Bay,_Washington

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  • Hiking to Shi Shi Beach. http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/shi-shi-beach-olympic-wilderness.htm

    Hiking to Shi Shi Beach. http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/shi-shi-beach-olympic-wilderness.htm

  • Jon ascends the cantilevered bridge.

    Jon ascends the cantilevered bridge.

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    Getting our Viking on, we went to the Copper Gate and had cold cuts and akvavit. http://thecoppergate.com/ Our college pal Soosan joined us, and later we joined her and her friend Christina at the Sunset Tavern for a rock show, but jetlag got the better of me before midnight. http://www.sunsettavern.com/
    The next day we headed for the wild Wenatchee River. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wenatchee_River
    Some class-something rapids on the Wenatchee.