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          • FISHER PEAK TRAIL #27
          • HUNT LAKE 5813' GUNSIGHT PEAK 7352'
          • HARRISON LAKE & PEAK 7292'. Trial # 217
          • LITTLE HARRISON LAKE 6271' & PEAK 7292'
          • IRON MOUNTAIN 6426' TRAILS #180 & 176
          • KOOTENAI W.L.R.
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          • LONG MOUNTAIN 7265' AND LAKE
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          • MOLLIES & PHOEBES TIP
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          • MYRTLE LAKE 5950' & MYRTLE PEAK 7122' TRAIL #286
          • PARKER PEAK 7670'
          • PYRAMID PEAK 7355' TRAIL #13
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          • TWO MOUTH LAKES 5785'
          • THE WIGWAMS 7033'
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        • NORTH IDAHO HIKES >
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          • PACKSADDLE MOUNTAIN
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          • SNOW PEAK
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        • PROPOSED SCOTCHMAN PEAKS WILDERNESS >
          • STAR PEAK
          • SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN
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          • PILLICK RIDGE 6167'
        • SILVER VALLEY AREA >
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          • STEVENS PEAK VIA WEST WILLOW RIDGE 6838'
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      • MONTANA >
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        • PROPOSED SCOTCHMAN PEAKS WILDERNESS >
          • SPAR PEAK, LITTLE SPAR LAKE & HORSESHOE POND
          • STAR PEAK
          • SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN
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          • PILLICK RIDGE 6167'
        • CABINET MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS >
          • A PEAK 8,634'
          • BEAR LAKE
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          • CABINET DIVIDE TRAIL #360
          • CEDAR LAKE 5914'
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      • OREGON >
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      • WASHINGTON >
        • COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST >
          • HALL MOUNTAIN 6233' TRAIL #588
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        • EASTERN WASHINGTON >
          • 13 MILE CANYON TRAIL #23
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          • BAD MEDICINE LAUNCH AND CG
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          • KINTLA LAKE
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        • USA >
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          • IDAHO >
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          • MONTANA >
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          • OREGON >
            • MOUNT BACHELOR SKI RESORT
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          • UTAH >
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            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
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          • WYOMING >
            • GRAND TARGHEE SKU RESORT
            • JACKSON HOLE SKI RESORT
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            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
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        • CANADA >
          • BRITISH COLUMBIA >
            • APEX MOUNTAIN RESORT
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            • SALMO SKI AREA
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            • WHISTLER BLACKCOMB
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          • ALBERTA >
            • LAKE LOUISE SKI RESORT
            • MARMOT BASIN
            • MOUNT NORQUAY
            • SUNSHINE SKI RESORT
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
  • WATERFALLS
    • WASHINGTON >
      • CRYSTAL FALLS
      • DOUGLAS FALLS GRANGE PARKB
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      • PALISADES CREEK FALLS
      • U. & L. PALOUSE FALLS
      • BOUNDRARY DAM
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      • SWEET CREEK FALLS
      • TOWELL FALLS
    • IDAHO >
      • AMERICAN FALLS
      • COPPER FALLS
      • ELK CREEK FALLS RECREATION AREA
      • FALLS CREEK FALLS, IDAHO
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      • HUNT CREEK FALLS
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      • REVETT FALLS
      • U. & L. SNOW CREEK FALLS
      • TORRELLE FALLS
      • WELLINGTON FALLS
      • WILLOW CREEK FALLS EAST
      • WILLOW CREEK WEST CASCADES
    • MONTANA >
      • CASCADE FALLS
      • DIPPER FALLS
      • GRANITE FALLS
      • GRAVES CREEK FALLS
      • KOOTENAI FALLS
      • LEIGH LAKE FALLS UPPER
      • LEIGH LAKE FALLS LOWER
      • ROCK CREEK FALLS
      • ST. PAUL LAKE FALLS
      • VERMILLION FALLS
      • UPPER YAAK FALLS
      • LOWER YAAK FALLS
    • OREGON >
      • SILVER FALLS STATE PARK
  • WILDFLOWERS
    • RED & PINK >
      • ALPINE LAUREL
      • BITTERROOT
      • GRASS WIDOW
      • KINNIKINNICK
      • MOUNTAIN SPIRAEA
      • RED DEAD NETTLE
      • RED INDIAN PAINT BRUSH
      • RED TWINBERRY
      • SCARLET BEEBALM
      • SCARLET GILIA
      • SHOWY PHLOX
      • SPREADING DOGBANE
      • STICKY GERANIUM
      • WESTERN MOSS HEATHER
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
    • ORANGE >
      • ORANGE DAY-LILY
      • MERTEN'S CORALROOT
      • WILD HONEYSUCKLE
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
    • YELLOW >
      • BALKAN TOADFLAX
      • BIRD'SFOOT TREFOIL
      • DWARF YELLOW FLEABANE
      • FALSE HELLEBORE
      • GLACIER LILIES
      • HOP GOODENA
      • LARGE HOP CLOVER
      • SAINT JOHN'S WORT
      • SHRUBBY CINQUEFOIL
      • STREAM VIOLET
      • TANSY
      • YELLOW COLUMBINE
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • CLIFF PENSTEMON
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
    • BLUE >
      • CAMAS
      • GENTIAN
      • MOUNTAIN KITTENTAIL
      • NUTTALL'S LARKSPUR
      • LUPINE
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
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      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
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    • PURPLE >
      • BALLHEAD WATERLEAF
      • BROAD-LEAF SWEET PEA
      • ALPINE SWEET-VETCH
      • ELEPHANT'S HEAD
      • FIREWEED
      • DEVIL'S CLUB
      • WOODLAND PINEDROP
      • DARK THROATED SHOOTING STAR
      • LARGE-FLOWER CLARKIA
      • LARGE-FLOWERED TRITELEIA
      • LEWIS' MONKEY FLOWER
      • SAGEBRUSH MARIPOSA
      • BELLFLOWER
      • THREADLEAF PHACILIA
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
    • WHITE >
      • BAKER'S MARIPOSA LILY
      • BANEBERRY
      • BEAR GRASS
      • BRIDE'S BONNET
      • 0XEYE DAISY
      • POLEMONIUM
      • SERVICE BERRY SASKATOON
      • SITKA VALERIAN
      • SNOWBRUSH CEANOTHUS
      • SPRING BEAUTIES
      • STAR FLOWERED LILY OF THE VALLEY
      • THIMBELBERRY
      • THREELEAF FOAMFLOWER
      • MEADOWSWEET
      • TRILLIUM
      • WOODLAND STAR
      • MOUNTAIN DEATHCAMAS
      • SEGO LILY
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
  • GALLERY
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13+ ESSENTIALS & MORE

9/21/2023

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Today, I would like to talk about the 13 ESSENTIALS, and the importance for EVERY outdoor enthusiast to carry their own kit.
There will come a time when you will have to deal with an emergency.
You want to be prepared, because the options are not in your favor.


                THE 13+ ESSENTIALS
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These item are to be carried by EVERY INDIVIDUAL, whether hiking solo or in a group. Couples are especially encouraged to carry their own 13 essentials, as well as their own food, water, and first aid supplies, just in case one or the other gets separated from their spouse or group.
PLEASE, ERROR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION.
​NEVER rely on others. And know your equipment inside and out, before venturing into nature.
KNOWLEDGE is the most important thing you can take into the mountains.


FIRE STARTER.
Waterproof  matches, lighters, small road flares (for winter conditions).
There are commercial pastes, matches, and other types of fire starters on the market. 

When in nature, you may notice the stringy lichen hanging from tree limbs. Beard lichen is an excellent fire starter, and can be used as a sponge for collecting water. 
Another use for something we all have around the house is dryer lint. Wrap it in paper like a tube, in a ziplock baggie, or stuff into an extra light container. Keep them in your 13 essentials for emergency use. See “HINTS”

RAIN GEAR, UMBRELLA, PONCHO.
It is essential that you stay as dry as possible. Rain suits tend to be too hot, while ponchos have more breathing ability. An umbrella is my choice for any hike that may be raining or snowing. Always carry a large lawn bag with many paper towels folded up.
The lawn bag can be used as rain gear, and weights very little.

MAP & COMPASS...GPS 
These items are useful tools
A GPS IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR A MAP & COMPASS, and the knowledge to use them. Batteries die, but maps stay operational. Always have a copy of the National Forest Map, and topo map to the area you are hiking. A National Forest map, and a topo map are important for each member of the outing to have in case of separation or adverse weather conditions. They can be copies in a ziplock bag.
If nothing else, PLEASE make a copy of the area you will be visiting, for each hiking partner.
You must calibrate your watch that has a compass built into it, as well as your GPS.
PAPER CLIP,  PIN, NAIL, 
Another way to tell which way is magnetic north, I learned while watching NCIS. In your 13 ESSENTIAL pack, carry several paper clips.
Rub the paper clip against a larger piece of metal to magnetize the smaller piece. When you come across a small pond or stream with still water, place a straightened paper clip on a leaf. Then back away, so nothing on you effects the magnetic field.  It may rotate a bit before it settles down. It will show you the south -north line.
WATCH
You can use your watch, analog or digital. In the case of a digital, you will have to simulate a dial of an analog watch.
Point your hour hand at the sun, then observe the 12 o'clock position. Go half way between the two and opposite is north. 
STICK METHOD
In a  clearing, pound the stick in the ground, and place a rock at the tip of the shadow. Wait 15 minutes and place a rock at the tip of the shadow. The first rock will be on the west, while the second rock will be east. half way between the two is north.            
USING THE STARS
Thruout life, and observe the stars often for weeks before a hike. By doing this, you will know what constellations are in the south, or the rotation of the Big Dipper in the north.
You can also look for the two stars farthest from the handle, of the Big Dipper.  Draw a line from the bottom star to the top star, and continue for about 5 times the distance of the two stars. They will be pointing at the  
North Star, also known as Polaris.

EXTRA FOOD.
Always carry extra food, maybe in the form of energy bars, but always high in protein. Choose an energy bar that does not require a lot of water to digest. Change out often.
A way to tell if your energy/protein bars are a good choice, is to look at the carbohydrates in the bar. Then look at the proteins. The proteins should be higher then the carbs.
My choice is a MET RX bar. They are available in the pharmacy at Walmart. They have 32 grams of protein and 18 vitamins and minerals.

EXTRA WATER OR WATER PURIFIER
Becausevwater is not always available along some trails, carrying enough water is paramount. I often drop water bottles along an out and back route, so I don’t have to carry so much water the full distance. Mark location carefully. See “HINTS”

EXTRA CLOTHING
Socks come to mind as an important item to have in case your feet get wet. A micro-fiber cloth works well and dries quickly. Other items may include polar fleece jacket and/or pants, spare wool or fleece gloves, stocking caps, and face masks. See “HINTS”
In the winter, I carry a Road Flare. They burn at 1500+°, and can start wet wood.

PAPER TOWELS & TROWEL
I suggest paper towels over toilet paper, because a blow is very messy. The USFS suggests that all human waste be buried at least 6 inches deep, AND AT LEAST 200 FEET FROM ANY WATER SOURCE. THAT INCLUES PEE.
I carry several ziplock bags of paper towels in my pack. They are light, and can be of great value, if needed.

SHELTER
A piece of plastic sheeting and twine will suffice for a shelter if needed. However, a very light bivy tent is a good choice. There are other options to consider.

HEADLIGHT & EXTRA BATTERIES
I date my batteries when I install them in my headlight. Modern LED/LCD/COB headlights don’t need spare bulbs, so a second headlight is advised. Check the batteries before every trip to make sure you will have light when needed.
A COB type of headlight floods the view with way more lumens , hence I've noticed that depth of field and obstacles awareness is improved substantially. See “HINTS”


KNIFE
I carry several sizes of knives. One for small work like cutting up apples, but a large one if I’m on a potential difficult hike. A large Bowie type knife can be used to make kindling. See “HINTS”

FIRST AID KIT
You must decide what you take with you. Be extra careful in your selection of proper First Aid supplies.
Remember, you are responsible for yourself. 
Carry what you may need, and add as necessary. Feminine pads are great items to have in your first aid kit.
Once on a week long ski trip in Kokanee Glacier National Park, one of the women started her period early. She was two weeks early, so she was in a bad way. We made a game of creating pads from the very sparse inventory of materials. It worked. And think of this...you could be a savior in case of a normal emergency. See “HINTS”
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SIGNALING DEVISES
A whistle, canned air horn, or a mirror work well.​ 

SUN TAN LOTION & SUN PROTECTION
Make sure your sun tan lotion is always fresh, and close at hand. I prefer a large sun hat like Sunday Afternoon, Solaris, or Sun Blocker. 100% UVA/UVB/IRA sun glasses are wise. If you spend time on snow, side and nose shades on sun glasses will protect your eyes and nose from reflected rays. Snow blindness is a very serious affliction while out. See”HINTS”. ​​
The following are other suggested items to take with you. I personally have 84 essentials I take on every trip. I have a check list to assure I’m not forgetting any items. You may have more or less.

MEDICAL INFO CARD. (MIC)
In our RESOURCE section, scroll down to MEDICAL INFORMATION, and open that file.
Here you will find a MEDICAL INFORMATION CARD tab .
Click on "Download File" and make a copy. Please fill it out and keep it in the top pocket of your pack.
If you are unable to tell the triage nurse your personal information, this card can be of great value.


I once made up my list of absolutely needed items. Items I don't want to leave home without.
There were 83 items on that list.
Now I'm not saying you should carry 83 items, but at least, carry the 13 ESSENTIALS.

Below is an important membership I take with me everywhere.
This one can save you tens of thousand of dollars.

LIFE FLIGHT NETWORK
800.982.9299
LIFEFLIGHT.ORG

If you ever need to be transported because of a medical emergency, Life Flight is a small membership fee, to pay for the services they provide.
A helicopter 
transport may cost tens of thousands of dollars. But for 69$,  you and all dependents living at your address are covered.
This membership does not act as a rescue service, tho.
Your transportation is determined by your medical need to be rushed to the nearest hospital.
It also covers ground and fixed wing medical transportation.
Call 800.982.9299, or log onto lifeflight.org.
DO NOT PASS UP THIS OPPORTUNITY. CALL AND BECOME A MEMBER NOW.
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LEARN TO OBSERVE YOUR SURROUNDINGS

9/21/2023

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As you walk into an area, lake or onto a ridge top, notice the terrain you are waking in, along the way. As well as mid and far off terrain features., like mountains, mesas, power lines, etc.
These observations can help you if you get misplaced.
And if you get to a summit, you can ask your hiking partners if they see any features they pointed out on the hike in.

I always have fun identifying far off peaks.
Once on a summit I pointed out all the peaks I’d been on in the past.

One of the hikers pulled out her phone and brought up “Peak Finder” the app. Peak Finder is a free or very inexpensive app.

She was amazed that I knew and had been on so many of the peaks.
By doing this with your partner, you both can see “the lay of the land.” It’s a real important thing to know.
The next time you are on one of those far off peaks, you can get a greater perspective of the vast land before you. 
And ID the mountains you have been on.

A few of the things you want to be able to identify are….

Notice the direction you are walking in or walking away from.
Ask your hiking partners if they can quickly tell you what direction they are headed.
Occasionally ask your fellow hikers, which way is north.
Even do this exercise at night. Using the stars to navigate is an important skill to learn.
Years ago we used to stash our avalanche transceivers around our property. 
One of us would, out of the blue, hand the other a transceiver, and say….an avalanche has occurred. 
You have three minutes to find the transceiver.
Don’t do this when she’s in the shower, tho.
But think past transceivers, and on your next hike, play a game with your hiking partners.
Dream up different scenarios to practice with your hiking partners.
By making it a game, you can play and learn important skills we all need to be able to do.
Knowledge and skills are your MOST IMPORTANT things you can take into the mountains.

Like muscles, if you don’t use them, when you need them, you may not be able to save yourself.
This idea goes way beyond just identifying directions.
Ask your hiking partner…..
How do I stop bleeding?
How do I treat a sprained ankle?
How do I use a compass and a map?

How fast is the wind blowing? And from what direction is it coming from.  (All weather reports only show from which directions the winds blows from. That because we know where it came from, but we can not be sure of which direction the wind will blow.)

If you know your hiking partner is weak in an area, create a way to teach them what they need to know. It’s not hard, and can save a life.

In mountaineering, we are taught from the first day….YOU are responsible for YOURSELF.
Of course, you should always look out for your partners, because stuff happens in the mountains.

The more you know,  the safer you will be.

Ps…..I’ve hiked and skied with a friend for well over 40 years.
We are constantly asking each other off the wall questions.
One is to see if the other is coherent.
And the other is to sharpen both our skills.  c.


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Chic Burge      David Crafton
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Cabinet Mountain Wilderness

9/19/2023

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2 hours and 15 minutes of easy highway driving from my house in the East Spokane Valley. I love this place. It is a mini Glacier National Park with out all the people. On the other side of this ridge is a 4,000 foot head wall up from a lake with several water falls which are most spectacular in the spring.
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DO NOT WEAR COTTON IN THE MOUNTAINS

9/11/2023

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From the title of this BLOG, you may assume that cotton clothing is a hazard in the mountains.

In our lives in the cities and towns, cotton t-shirts and other cotton clothing are very comfortable and work well to keep us warm and stylish.
However, in the mountains, any cotton clothing can and has caused people to die.
Cotton absorbs sweat and other moisture it come in contact with it.
Cotton does not dry quickly, or wick moisture away from our bodies. 
Hence, the moisture builds up and causes all your other clothing to become saturated.
When this happens, our clothing becomes cold, and cold wet clothing does not hold heat in our bodies. 
In fact, wet clothing, zaps our bodies heat, and if not dealt with immediately, can cause hypothermia and/or other cold related conditions.
These conditions can cause our body and brains not to even realize we are getting cold.

I led a backcountry ski trip to Stevens Peak, in January years ago, in which a ski buddy stared unzipping his jacket, dropped his gloves in the snow, took off his beanie, and could not answer simple questions.
It took all six of us over an hour to warm our ski buddy enough to convince him that we all needed to get out of the mountains and seek medical help.

But it isn’t just cold weather that can affect you.

On another hiking trip to the Twins of The American Selkirks, we started the hike in 75° temps. 

Up near the Twins we found a place out of the sun to have lunch with a view. My thermometer read 92°.
About half way thru lunch, a sudden storm rolled in from the west, that we didn’t see coming because of our hide out from the sun.
It rained heavy, and it adversely effected one of us on the hike.
When the thunder started about half way down the trail, she frantically insisted that the people in Bonners Ferry were shooting mortars at us. The thunder echoing in the canyons, didn’t help.
The other girl on the trip was a friends, friend from Japan, and spoke little or no English.
I used hand gestures to let her know what we needed to do, fast.
The Japanese girl was also getting cold, so I put one on each side and grabbed their arms over my shoulder.
It took hours to get them down to the car.
Because of the effort the Japanese girl exerted, she warmed up enough to help get the other girl safely to the car.
But she was not out of the woods yet, I put them in the back seat under a blanket to transfer body heat. I also  placed our water bottles up by the defrosters to warm them.
If the girl that owned the car found out the speeds I was driving down the Pack River Road, to get her to the hospital, I’d be in big trouble.
By the time we got to the hospital, the staff assured me she was out of danger.
Later I found out her polypro was in the laundry bin waiting to be washed. She had on a long sleeve cotton t-shirt.


COTTON KILLS
Those are the words I used in my lecture at NIC, during all my Backcountry Safety classes.

I want to emphasize that what you wear, is an important as what you know and what you do in the mountains.

Base Layers should only be polypropylene of equivalent.
Warmth Layers should only be polar fleece or equivalent.
Both of which wick moisture away from your body.
Outer Layer should be waterproof, breathable, and should be treated every year to insure its water repelling capabilities are working.
This suggestion should also cover every piece of clothing or accessories you take into the mountains.

Just remember…COTTON KILLS

In our RESOURCES section, David and I have listed the equipment we take into the mountains.

Below are links to each section, you should read and adhere to, to be smart safe in the mountains.
Of course, there’s a whole lot more you need to know, above this BLOG POST, so I encourage you to read all of our RESOURCE section.

https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/medical-information.html

https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/gear.html

https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/hints.html

With cold weather only a month or two away, NOW is the time to look at your gear, and bring it up to safety standards.

If all of this seems like a lot to deal with, try dealing with being hospitalized for hypothermia or worse.

Our sole wish, is to provide the information you need to know, so you can be safe in the mountains, and return to your loved ones.

If you have other suggestions, please send your comments to
Chic at chicski@icloud.com.

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Chic Burge       Davis Crafton
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THE LATEST FROM THE MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE & PARKS

9/6/2023

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Below is the latest information on bears and how to handle an encounter, from the
                                                           Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MFWP)
PLEASE LOG ONTO THE FOLLOWING URL'S AND LEARN WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/bear/be-bear-aware/bear-encounters?emci=0a07ed16-e54c-ee11-a3f1-00224832eb73&emdi=d4ffadba-004d-ee11-a3f1-00224832eb73&ceid=1038022

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=s-zkGuh42l4&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Ffwp.mt.gov%2F&source_ve_path=MTM5MTE3LDIzODUx&feature=emb_title

Then go to our RESOURCE section and read a similar article from Canada.

THE MORE YOU KNOW, THE SAFER YOU CAN BE  
https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/wildlife1.html


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​Chic Burge         David Crafton
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BLOG #31    THE BEST FALL COLORS HIKES IN OUR REGION

9/3/2023

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                                                                  FALL COLORS HIKES
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As summer is coming to an end, spring is turning the mountains into a beautiful color wheel.
During the last two weeks of September, and the first two weeks of Roctober, we can enjoy incredible fall colors all around our region.
Below are a few of the best.


Lower & Upper Stevens Lakes & Peak 6838’
https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/upper-and-lower-stevens-lake.html

Undoubtedly the best in our region.
Be sure to go to the Upper Lake.


https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/stevens-peak-via-west-willow-ridge-6838.html. 

NOT FOR BEGINNERS
And do this hike/scramble clockwise.
Counter Clockwise is too dangerous on the descent.




Leigh Lake, CMW, MT.
https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/leigh-lake.html

Once at the lake, there is a trail along the right (N) shore line.
Across the Leigh Lakes outlet creek is a campsite with different views. 
Be careful crossing on the logs.




Roman Nose Lakes & Peak
https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/roman-nose-lakes--peak-idaho.html

Great hike for the kids. Three lakes and an easy very scenic trail.
If you have relatives that are disabled, there’s a board walk around the south shore line. They can fish, with an Idaho Fishing License.
There is a Nature Trail above the first lake.
If you are adventurous, go for Roman Nose Peak.
The views of the Seven Sisters across the Pack River are well worth the effort.




Gypsy Peak
https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/gypsy-peak.html


This is a beautiful ridge line hike in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness.
There is no water source along this trail. Be prepared.
Stash a few water bottles along the upper trail, for the walk out.
BE SURE TO MARK WHERE YOUR STASH IS.


John A. Finch Arboretum 
https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/finch-arboretum.html


The Finch Arboretum is a great place to go year round.
But in Roctober, there can be 6-8” of fallen leaves on the ground, with Garden Springs Creek running thru it.
Some areas are ankle deep in yellow leave.






Boundary Dam, Pewee Falls, Crawford State Park- Gardner Cave, and Hwy 31.
https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/pewee-falls-pend-orielle-river.html

https://www.parks.wa.gov/492/Crawford

https://www.inlandnwroutes.com/sweet-creek-falls.html


First, the drive up to Boundary Dam is exceptional. Hwy 31 is loaded with fall colors.
Don’t miss the Sweet Water Rest Area and its waterfalls.
Boundary Dam offers tours.
Paddling the Pend Orielle River to Ratt Island and Pewee Falls is a must do.
But do not miss the Gardner Cave. It is only open 5.15 to 9.15



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Chic Burge        David Crawford
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BLOG #30                                                                                          RECOMMENDATION FOR ANY FOOT OR ANKLE  ISSUES.

8/25/2023

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In July 2023, I realized that I needed ankle surgery.

I went to a sports medicine business in CDA, and was not please.


So I made an appointment with CDA Foot & Ankle Clinic.
I had been there decades ago for orthotics, so I thought I’d try them again.
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What I noticed first, was the incredible staff.
They all were extremely knowledgeable and kind in the treatment of their patients.

Then it came to surgery day.
I was a tad bit nervous, but my anxieties were brought under control.

The attending nurse was very efficient and calmed me down.
Then Doctor Orlando Nunez came in ready to start the procedure.
Dr. Nunez was calm, and explained what was about to happen.
Unlike any other doctors office I’ve ever visited, Dr. Nunez utilizes a GE OEC ELITE MINIVIEW X-RAY machine to see what he needs to know about the area being worked on.
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This x-ray machine has an articulated arm (L) that my foot was in.
What’s so cool about this x-ray machine, was it was a live feed.

As he moved my foot around to examine my Talus, I got to watch the the screen and see what he was seeing, live.
Otherwise, it isn’t just a normal x-ray picture. It was a moving x-ray.
He captured stills to be able refer to as he worked on my foot.

The previous doctor said my surgery could take weeks before I could touch my foot to the ground, and months to fully recover.

As my surgery wrapped up, I ask for my crutches.
Dr. Nunez stopped me and said with the new stabilizing boot, I could walk out of the office without the need for crutches.

I was amazed.
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So the take away here is simple.
If you need any kind of foot or ankle work done, make an appointment with the CDA Foot & Ankle Clinic.
You won’t be disappointed. 


https://www.cdafootankle.com/home/.     208.666.0605
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Chic Burge    David Crafton
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BLOG #29       DETERMINING AREAS ON FIRE AND SMOKE PLUME

8/22/2023

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DETERMINING AREAS ON FIRE AND SMOKE PLUME DIRECTION

We have decided to clean up our home page.
​There is just too much information, which made it harder to navigate thru.

So, I have moved the section “DETERMINING AREAS ONFIRE, SMOKE PLUME DIRECTION, 
to RESOURCES……under WEATHER, THUNDERSTORMS, LIGHTNING & MORE.

As you are planning your next outing, please refer to the above sections to get a better idea of what the weather and fire conditions are in the area you are planning to go to.

But most of all….PLEASE CALL THE RANGER DISTRICT of the area you are planning on visiting, at least 3 days before.
Their phone numbers are listed on each trip write up, and under MANAGING AGENCIES in RESOURCES.
Things change and happen without our knowledge.
Hence, we offer ways to determine fires, smoke plumes, and closures of all kinds.

Soon, we will have only the Ranger Districts URL’s on our HOME PAGE.

But if an area is closed for whatever reason, we will list them on their respective trip write ups.
That way, you all will see the USFS Closure order.
You will be able click on the USFS Order, to read it for yourself.

THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING OUR READERS

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Chic Burge       David Crafton
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BLOG #28          HUMAN CAUSED WILDFIRES

8/15/2023

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                    FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE

Now I know, none of us go into the mountains, camping, backpacking, and celebrating, to catching the forest on fire.
But it happens.
Every year, someone walks away from a campfire, thinking it will go out on its own, or they don’t have the equipment to extinguish their fires.
There’s an easy fix for drowning your fire.
We all should be carrying several plastic grocery bags to pick up trash, in your pack. Find the one that has some small holes in the bag.
Dip the grocery bag into the water and pinch off the leaks to conserve water.
Check which direction the wind is blowing, and stand up wind, so as not to get streamed and ashed.
Release the pinches and douse your fire DEAD OUT.
SERIOUSLY, after drowning your fire, feel for hot spots.
YOUR FIRE MUST BE 100% DEAD OUT.

You can use the grocery bags by filling the with dirt, and smothering your fire.

Put your fire out early, so as you pack up to leave, you can check for hot spots.

If by chance you cause a wildfire, you could be legally charged and fined and/or jailed, to recuperate the costs of fighting the fire.
Airplanes and helicopters, not to mention firefighters are not cheap to operate. Those expenses could become your expenses.

If none of that stirs you, think about how you will feel after a families home is destroyed. Or a whole town.

When there are FIRE RESTRICTIONS posted at Ranger Stations or on Highway info signs, pay attention.
None of us are immune to prosecution.

So simply use your head.


PLEASE, PUT YOUR FIRES “DEAD OUT.”

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Chic Burge       David Crafton



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8/15/2023

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    3. Mickinnick Trail #13
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    6. Rock Wren
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    10. Regional Forest Closures
    11. Call Ranger District Before You Go
    12. Geology, Geography, History
    13. Importance of Carrying a pack & 13 Essentials
    14. Determining Fire & Smoke
    15. Hydration
    16. USFA & Other Alerts
    17. Be A Good Steward
    18. Navigating With Your Phone
    19. What A Rescue Looks Like
    20. Sun Protection
    21. Sprained Ankles
    22. Bears, Cats, and Other Critters
    23. Medical Cards (MIC)
    24. iNaturalist
    25. Stevens Peak Avalanche of 1903
    26. We'd Like Your Help
    27. Call 911 Only In An Emergency
    28. Human nCaused Fires
    29. Determining fire & Smoke
    30. Ankle Issues
    31. Best Fall Colors
    32. The Latest from the Montana FWP
    33. Do-not-wear-cotton-in-the-mountains
    34. Cabinet Mountain Wilderness
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          • PYRAMID PEAK 7355' TRAIL #13
          • RED TOP MOUNTAIN 6266' TRAIL #102
          • ROMAN NOSE LAKES & PEAK, IDAHO
          • RUSSELL PEAK 6618' TRAIL #12 & RUSSELL RIDGE #92
          • PYRAMID AND BALL LAKES TRAIL #43
          • SELKIRK CREST HIGH TRAVERSE
          • SHORTY PEAK TRAIL #95 6515' & LONE TREE PEAK 6732'
          • SNOW L & P.
          • TROUT 6352' & BIG FISHER 6732' LAKES TRAIL #13 & 41
          • TWO MOUTH LAKES TO THE WIGWAMS HIGH TRAVERSE
          • TWO MOUTH LAKES 5785'
          • THE WIGWAMS 7033'
          • WEST FORK LAKE, MOUNTAIN 6416' & LOOKOUT TOWER TRAIL #347
        • NORTH IDAHO HIKES >
          • LAKE ESTELLE
          • MOOSE MOUNTAIN LOOP HIKE
          • AMERICAN FALLS TRAIL #308
          • BERNARD PEAK OVERLOOK
          • BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN
          • BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK
          • CLIFTY MOUNTAIN TO KATKA PEAK
          • NORTH AND SOUTH CHILCO PEAK
          • ELK CREEK FALLS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
          • FIVE LAKES BUTTE
          • GIANT CEDAR GROVE TRAIL
          • GRAHAM MOUNTAIN
          • THE GREEN MONARCHS
          • LITTLE GUARD PEAK & LOOKOUT
          • LUNCH PEAK & MOUNT PEND ORIELLE
          • MAIDEN ROCK TRAIL
          • SCOTCHMAN'S PEAK
          • MARIE CREEK
          • MICKINNICK TRAIL
          • MINERAL RIDGE
          • MORRIS CREEK OLD GROWTH CEDAR GROVE
          • MOUNT CDA TRAIL #79 CARIBOU RIDGE
          • MOUNT CDA TRAIL #257
          • MYRTLE PEAK TRAIL
          • NAVIGATION TRAIL #291
          • PACKSADDLE MOUNTAIN
          • SHEFOOT MOUNTAIN
          • SHORT PEAK 6515' AND LONE TREE PEAK 6732'
          • SNOW PEAK
          • TUBBS HILL
          • Q'EMLIN PARK
        • PROPOSED SCOTCHMAN PEAKS WILDERNESS >
          • STAR PEAK
          • SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN
          • ROSS CREEK CEDARS
          • PILLICK RIDGE 6167'
        • SILVER VALLEY AREA >
          • BLOOM PEAK
          • LOWER & UPPER BLOSSOM LAKES
          • CDA RIVER TR 20
          • ELSIE LAKES-STRIPED PEAK-TRAIL 16
          • UPPER AND LOWER GLIDDEN LAKES
          • GRAHAM MOUNTAIN
          • TRAIL 7 TO GRANITE PEAK
          • INDEPENDENCE CREEK
          • LATOUR-FROSTY PEAKS
          • LITTLE GUARD LOOKOUT
          • LONE (&LONG LAKE) LAKES
          • CRYSTAL LAKE
          • SHOSHONE MEDICAL CENTER WELLNESS TRAIL
          • PULASKI TUNNEL TRAIL
          • REVETT LAKE
          • SETTLERS GROVE OF ANCIENT CEDARS
          • UPPER AND LOWER STEVENS LAKE
          • STEVENS PEAK VIA WEST WILLOW RIDGE 6838'
          • STEVENS PEAK SMI MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
          • UPPER & LOWER ST REGIS LAKES
          • SHEFOOT MOUNTAIN
      • MONTANA >
        • BITTERROOTS >
          • BLOSSOM LAKE
          • HUB LAKE
          • ST JOE LAKE 6472’ ILLINOIS PEAK 7690’
          • WARD PEAK 7312' & EAGLE PEAK 7333' TRAIL #250
          • CLIFF LAKE & EAGLE CLIFF PEAK
        • PROPOSED SCOTCHMAN PEAKS WILDERNESS >
          • SPAR PEAK, LITTLE SPAR LAKE & HORSESHOE POND
          • STAR PEAK
          • SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN
          • ROSS CREEK CEDARS
          • PILLICK RIDGE 6167'
        • CABINET MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS >
          • A PEAK 8,634'
          • BEAR LAKE
          • BAREE LAKE
          • BRAMLET LAKE
          • CABINET DIVIDE TRAIL #360
          • CEDAR LAKE 5914'
          • CLIFF/ST P/ ROCK P
          • DOME MOUNTAIN
          • ENGLE PEAK 7583' TRAIL #926
          • GEIGER L/LOST BUCK PASS
          • GRANITE LAKE 4629'
          • LEIGH LAKE
          • LITTLE IBEX LAKE
          • MINOR LAKE
          • ROCK LAKE 4958'
          • SCENERY MOUNTAIN
          • SKY/HANGING VALLEY
          • SNOWSHOE PEAK 8738'
          • ST PAUL LAKE
          • TAYLOR PEAK
          • WILLIAM GRAMBAUER
          • MORAN BASIN
          • PARMENTER LAKE
          • WANLESS LAKE
          • WANLESS LAKE VIA TRAIL #912
          • WANLESS LAKE VIA TRAIL #921
          • WANLESS LAKE VIA TRAIL’S #656, #360, #912
        • LOLO NATIONAL FOREST >
          • UPPER & LOWER ST REGIS LAKES
          • HUB LAKE & DIPPER FALLS
          • REVETT LAKE
          • BLOSSOM LAKE
          • SIAMESE LAKE LOOP
          • HEART LAKE
          • CLIFF LAKE & EAGLE CLIFF PEAK
          • CUBE IRON MT
      • OREGON >
        • JOHN DAY FOSSIL BED NATIONAL MONUMENT
        • SILVER FALLS S.P.
        • SMITH ROCKS
        • SOUTH SISTER MOUNTAIN 10,358'
      • WASHINGTON >
        • COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST >
          • HALL MOUNTAIN 6233' TRAIL #588
        • WASHINGTON SCABLANDS >
          • BANKS LAKE NORTH TRAIL
          • BANKS LAKE
          • BREEZY HILL, ANCIENT AND DUSTY LAKES
          • COLUMBIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
          • ESCURE RANCH
          • FISHTRAP LAKE
          • FRENCHMAN'S COULEE
          • GINKGO PETRIFIED FOREST
          • HAWK CREEK S P
          • HOG CANYON & FALLS
          • JUNIPER DUNES WILDERNESS
          • LAKE LENORE CAVES & MESA
          • LAKEVIEW RANCH
          • LIONS FERRY TO PALOUSE FALLS
          • NORTHRUP CANYON
          • ODESSA AREA
          • PALOUSE FALLS STATE PARK HERITAGE SITE
          • QUINCY LAKES
          • STEAMBOAT ROCK
          • SUN LAKES S P DRY FALLS AREA
          • TURNBULL N.W.R.
          • TWIN LAKES
        • SPOKANE COUNTY PARKS, CONSERVATION FUTURES PROPERTIES >
          • SALTESE FLATS WETLAND TRAIL
          • SPOKANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUTURES
        • EASTERN WASHINGTON >
          • 13 MILE CANYON TRAIL #23
          • ABERCROMBIE MOUNTAIN
          • CRAWFORD S.P., GARDNER CAVE
          • BRITISH COLUMBIA >
            • HOT SPRINGS REV -
            • HOT SPRINGS REV -
            • HOT SPRINGS REV -
            • HOT SPRINGS REV -
          • GYPSY PEAK
          • HOODOO CANYON
          • HOOKNOSE MOUNTAIN
          • KALISPELL ROCK
          • ROOSEVELT GROVE OF ANCIENT CEDARS
          • SULLIVAN LAKE SHORE LINE
      • MEXICO >
        • SAYULITA, NAYARIT
      • SOUTH AMERICA >
        • PATAGONIA
    • BIKE >
      • SALTESE HIGHLANDS SUMMIT LOOP
      • ARROW LEAF
      • CALIFORNIA CREEK
      • BIKE
    • PADDLE >
      • WASHINGTON >
        • SCABLANDS >
          • AMBER LAKE LAUNCH
          • BADGER LAKE LAUNCH
          • BANKS LAKE KAYAK AND HIKE
          • BONNIE LAKE LANDING
          • CLEAR LAKE LAUNCH
          • FISHTRAP LAKE, WA
          • MARSHALL LAKE LAUNCH
          • MEDICAL LAKE LAUNCH
          • WEST MEDICAL LAKE
          • PALOUSE RIVER LAUNCH
          • POTHOLES RESERVOIR
        • EASTERN WASHINGTON >
          • 9 MILE RECREATION AREA LAUNCH
          • BEAD LAKE LAUNCH
          • BEAR LAKE LAUNCH
          • DAVIS LAKE LAUNCH
          • ELOIKA LAKE LAUNCH
          • LIBERTY LAKE REGIONAL PARK >
            • 3RD STREET LAUNCH
            • LIBERTY LAKE REGIONAL PARK
          • LONG LAKE LAUNCH
          • LOON LAKE LAUNCH
          • NEWMAN LAKE ROAD
          • PEWEE FALLS, PEND ORIELLE RIVER
          • SPOKANE RIVER WASHINGTON >
            • BOULDER BAY LANDING
            • GATEWAY REGIONAL PARK
            • NINE MILE RECREATION AREA
            • LONG LAKE LAUNCH
      • IDAHO >
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          • CDA LAKE >
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            • GOULD'S LAUNCH
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            • HARRISON SLOUGH
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            • MINERAL RIDGE LAUNCH
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            • OLD MISSION LAUNCH
            • ROCKFORD BAY LAUNCH
            • SANDERS BEACH LANDING
            • SPOKANE POINT LAUNCH
            • SUN UP BAY LAUNCH
            • WINDY BAY LAUNCH
          • CDA RIVER CHAIN LAKES >
            • ANDERSON LAKE/THOMPSON LAKE LAUNCH
            • BLACK LAKE LAUNCH
            • KILLARNEY LAKE LAUNCH
            • MEDIMONT LAKE LAUNCH
            • OLD MISSION LAUNCH
            • RAINY HILL LAUNCH
            • ROSE LAKE LAUNCH
          • UPPER CDA RIVER LANDING
          • COCOLALLA ACCESS LAUNCH
          • FERNAN LAKE >
            • FERNAN LAKE PARK WEST
            • FERNAN LAKE LAUNCH EAST
          • HAYDEN LAKE >
            • HONEYSUCKLE LAUNCH
            • SPORTSMAN ACCESS LAUNCH
          • HAUSER LAKE >
            • HAUSER LAKE PARK LAUNCH
          • PEND ORIELLE LAKE >
            • ECHO BAY LAKE PEND ORIELLE
            • BAYVIEW CITY LAUNCH
            • DENTON SLOUGH
            • FARRUGUT STATE PARK LAUNCH
            • GARFIELD BAY LAUNCH
            • GRANITE CREEK LANDING
            • HOPE LAUNCH
            • JOHNSON CREEK LAUNCH
            • LAKEVIEW LAUNCH
            • PACK RIVER AND HWY-95 LAUNCH
            • PRINGLE PARK LAUNCH
            • SAM OWEN CAMP GROUND LAUNCH
            • SANDPOINT CITY BEACH LAUNCH
            • SUNNYSIDE PARK LAUNCH
            • TALACHE LANDING
            • TRESTLE CREEK RECREATION AREA LAUNCH
            • WHISKEY ROCK CAMP GROUND LANDING
          • PEND ORIELLE RIVER >
            • ALBENI COVE LAUNCH
            • BOUNDARY DAM/PEWEE FALLS LAUNCH
            • CARY LAUNCH
            • LACLEDE LAUNCH
            • MEMORIAL FIELD LAUNCH
            • METALINE LAUNCH
            • MORTON SLOUGH
            • PRIEST RIVER CITY PARK LAUNCH
            • PRIEST RIVER RECREATION AREA LAUNCH
            • RIELEY CREEK LAUNCH
            • SPRINGY POINT CAMP GROUND LAUNCH
          • LOWER PRIEST LAKE >
            • BLUE DIAMOND MARINA
            • BISHOP'S MARINA
            • CAVANAUGH BAY LAUNCH
            • COOLIN BAY DOCKS AND RAMP
            • INDIAN CREEK CAMP GROUND LAUNCH
            • KALISPELL BAY LAUNCH
            • TULE BAY/BEAVER CREEK LANDING
          • SPOKANE RIVER IDAHO >
            • BRONZE BAY LAUNCH
            • Q'EMILN PARK LAUNCH
            • EAST RIVERVIEW LANDING/LAUNCH
          • SPIRIT LAKE >
            • BRONZE BAY LAUNCH
            • MAIDEN ROCK LAUNCH
            • SPIRIT LAKE BOAT LAUNCH
          • ST. JOE AND ST. MARIES RIVERS >
            • AQUA PARK LAUNCH
            • CHERRY BEND PARK LAUNCH
            • FIRST STREET LAUNCH
            • SILVERTIP LANDING
          • TWIN LAKES >
            • LOWER TWIN LAKES LAUNCH
            • TWIN LAKES NARROWS
            • UPPER TWIN LAKES LAUNCH
      • MONTANA >
        • BULL LAKE >
          • BAD MEDICINE LAUNCH AND CG
          • DORR SKEELS CAMP GROUND
        • BULL RIVER >
          • BULL RIVER NORTH
          • BULL RIVER MIDDLE
          • BULL RIVER SOUTH
        • CLARK FORK RIVER >
          • BIG EDDY CAMP GROUND AND LAUNCH
          • GRASS WIDOW
          • NOXON RAMP
          • THOMPSON FALLS STATE PARK
        • GLACIER NATIONAL PARK >
          • KINTLA LAKE
      • SANDERS COUNTY
      • OREGON >
        • CLEAR LAKE
      • CANADA >
        • WHITESWAN PROVINTIAL PARK
    • SKI >
      • BACKCOUNTRY >
        • BACKCOUNTRY SKI FRIENDS
        • DEER CREEK NORDIC SNO-PARK
        • MOUNT SPOKANE SNOWSHOE/NORDIC SKI/BC SKI
      • LIFT-ASSISTED >
        • USA >
          • WASHINGTON >
            • BLUEWOOD
            • 49°N SKI AREA
            • LOUP LOUP SKI BOWL
            • MISSION RIDGE SKI & BOARD RESORT
            • MOUNT SPOKANE SKI & SNOWBOARD PARK
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
          • IDAHO >
            • BOGUS BASIN SKI RESORT
            • BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN RESORT
            • LOOKOUT PASS SKI & REC.
            • SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT
            • SILVER MOUNTAIN RESORT
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
          • MONTANA >
            • BIG SKY RESORT
            • BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA
            • BRIDGER BOWL
            • DISCOVERY SKI AREA
            • RED LODGE MOUNTAIN
            • TETON PASS RESORT
            • TAMARACK RESORT
            • TURNER MOUNTAIN SKI AREA
            • WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT
          • OREGON >
            • MOUNT BACHELOR SKI RESORT
            • ANTHONY LAKES MT, RESORT
            • MOUNT HOOD MEADOWS
            • MOUNT HOOD SKI BOWL
            • RED LODGE
            • TIMBERLINE LODGE SKI AREA
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
          • UTAH >
            • ALTA SKI AREA
            • BRIGHTON RESORT
            • DEER VALLEY RESORT
            • PARK CITY SKI AREA
            • POWDER MOUNTAIN RESORT
            • SNOW BASIN RESORT
            • SNOWBIRD SKI AREA
            • SOLITUDE MOUNTAIN
            • SUNDANCE SKI RESORT
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
          • WYOMING >
            • GRAND TARGHEE SKU RESORT
            • JACKSON HOLE SKI RESORT
            • SNOWKING SKI RESORT
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
        • CANADA >
          • BRITISH COLUMBIA >
            • APEX MOUNTAIN RESORT
            • MOUNT BALDY SKI RESORT
            • FERNIE ALPINE RESORT
            • KICKING HORSE MT. RESORT
            • KIMBERRLY ALPINE RESORT
            • PANORAMA MOUNTAIN RESORT
            • RED MOUNTAIN RESORT
            • REVELSTOKE MT. RESORT
            • SALMO SKI AREA
            • SILVER STAR MOUNTAIN RESORT
            • SUN PEAKS RESORT
            • WHISTLER BLACKCOMB
            • WHITEWATER SKI RESORT
          • ALBERTA >
            • LAKE LOUISE SKI RESORT
            • MARMOT BASIN
            • MOUNT NORQUAY
            • SUNSHINE SKI RESORT
            • SKI LIFT-ASSISTED REV -
  • WATERFALLS
    • WASHINGTON >
      • CRYSTAL FALLS
      • DOUGLAS FALLS GRANGE PARKB
      • DRY FALLS, SUN LAKES S.P.
      • FINCH ARBORETUM
      • GRANITE FALLS & LA SOTA FALLSB
      • HAWK CREEK FALLS S.P.
      • LIBERTY CREEK FALLS
      • PALISADES CREEK FALLS
      • U. & L. PALOUSE FALLS
      • BOUNDRARY DAM
      • PEWEE FALLS
      • SWEET CREEK FALLS
      • TOWELL FALLS
    • IDAHO >
      • AMERICAN FALLS
      • COPPER FALLS
      • ELK CREEK FALLS RECREATION AREA
      • FALLS CREEK FALLS, IDAHO
      • FERN, SHADOW & CENTENNIAL FALLS
      • HUNT CREEK FALLS
      • MOYIE FALLS
      • LITTLE HARRISON LAKE FALLS
      • MYRTLE CREEK FALLS
      • POST FALLS, FALLS
      • REVETT FALLS
      • U. & L. SNOW CREEK FALLS
      • TORRELLE FALLS
      • WELLINGTON FALLS
      • WILLOW CREEK FALLS EAST
      • WILLOW CREEK WEST CASCADES
    • MONTANA >
      • CASCADE FALLS
      • DIPPER FALLS
      • GRANITE FALLS
      • GRAVES CREEK FALLS
      • KOOTENAI FALLS
      • LEIGH LAKE FALLS UPPER
      • LEIGH LAKE FALLS LOWER
      • ROCK CREEK FALLS
      • ST. PAUL LAKE FALLS
      • VERMILLION FALLS
      • UPPER YAAK FALLS
      • LOWER YAAK FALLS
    • OREGON >
      • SILVER FALLS STATE PARK
  • WILDFLOWERS
    • RED & PINK >
      • ALPINE LAUREL
      • BITTERROOT
      • GRASS WIDOW
      • KINNIKINNICK
      • MOUNTAIN SPIRAEA
      • RED DEAD NETTLE
      • RED INDIAN PAINT BRUSH
      • RED TWINBERRY
      • SCARLET BEEBALM
      • SCARLET GILIA
      • SHOWY PHLOX
      • SPREADING DOGBANE
      • STICKY GERANIUM
      • WESTERN MOSS HEATHER
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
    • ORANGE >
      • ORANGE DAY-LILY
      • MERTEN'S CORALROOT
      • WILD HONEYSUCKLE
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
    • YELLOW >
      • BALKAN TOADFLAX
      • BIRD'SFOOT TREFOIL
      • DWARF YELLOW FLEABANE
      • FALSE HELLEBORE
      • GLACIER LILIES
      • HOP GOODENA
      • LARGE HOP CLOVER
      • SAINT JOHN'S WORT
      • SHRUBBY CINQUEFOIL
      • STREAM VIOLET
      • TANSY
      • YELLOW COLUMBINE
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • CLIFF PENSTEMON
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
    • BLUE >
      • CAMAS
      • GENTIAN
      • MOUNTAIN KITTENTAIL
      • NUTTALL'S LARKSPUR
      • LUPINE
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
    • PURPLE >
      • BALLHEAD WATERLEAF
      • BROAD-LEAF SWEET PEA
      • ALPINE SWEET-VETCH
      • ELEPHANT'S HEAD
      • FIREWEED
      • DEVIL'S CLUB
      • WOODLAND PINEDROP
      • DARK THROATED SHOOTING STAR
      • LARGE-FLOWER CLARKIA
      • LARGE-FLOWERED TRITELEIA
      • LEWIS' MONKEY FLOWER
      • SAGEBRUSH MARIPOSA
      • BELLFLOWER
      • THREADLEAF PHACILIA
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
    • WHITE >
      • BAKER'S MARIPOSA LILY
      • BANEBERRY
      • BEAR GRASS
      • BRIDE'S BONNET
      • 0XEYE DAISY
      • POLEMONIUM
      • SERVICE BERRY SASKATOON
      • SITKA VALERIAN
      • SNOWBRUSH CEANOTHUS
      • SPRING BEAUTIES
      • STAR FLOWERED LILY OF THE VALLEY
      • THIMBELBERRY
      • THREELEAF FOAMFLOWER
      • MEADOWSWEET
      • TRILLIUM
      • WOODLAND STAR
      • MOUNTAIN DEATHCAMAS
      • SEGO LILY
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
      • WILDFLOWERS REV -
  • GALLERY
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    • SOUPS >
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      • LUNCH IN THE MOUNTAINS