Comments on: Spider Meadow & Spider Gap, 09/07/08-09/08/08

By: jeremy

jeremy — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:22:00 +0000

Thanks a lot, Brad. Your comment prompted me to re-read this report. It is a great trip, I’m sure you’ll have a great time.

I’d love to get back to this area and do some of the semi-famous loops, too.

By: brad

brad — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:09:15 +0000

what an exceptional trip report! i am really grateful to you for writing it all out. Going to follow in your foosteps in 2 days and can’t wait!

By: adam

adam — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:14:54 +0000

Yeah, I was #111 of over 1300 applicants. I put Labor Day weekend as my first choice, but after consulting with friends, many say they already have plans. We shall see, and I’ll advise.

I’m going to try to get out for a day jaunt this weekend, just to shed the dust off the boots.

By: jeremy

jeremy — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:51:41 +0000

You’re welcome. There are some loops near Glacier Peak that I really want to do–hopefully I’ll get up there again this summer, maybe twice. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!

Alas, we didn’t get Enchantment permits. I think our application was drawn in the 600s, and I was shooting for August or September, but was pretty flexible with start days. If you end up with extra permits, I would be honored if you transferred some to me. I can’t believe you got Labor Day weekend permits, at that!

The weather for this weekend looks good–hopefully I’ll get out for a day hike and have another reason to update the site.

Best,

Jeremy

By: adam

adam — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:18:21 +0000

Thanks Jeremy! Can’t wait till I hit this hike/camp along with Buck Creek Pass loop.

Did you get selected for the Enchantments? I may have spots to transfer to you for Labor Day weekend, if my group fails to commit. I’ll keep you informed as we near the date.

By: jeremy

jeremy — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:09:33 +0000

Thank you! Glad you’re finding the site useful.

I’d say there’s about 4 sites at Larch Knob. They’re pretty much can’t miss. You’ll know it when you get there. After the climb, you level off, there’s a side trail out to the knob, a trail uphill to a pit toilet, and the main trail continues onward, crosses a nice creek, and then hits the glacier.

On my way back down from the gap, I saw a tent set up on top of the large rocks west of where we camped, on the other side of the creek. So I know there’s at least a spot or two in that location, too. They’re not visible from below–we felt like there was no one within miles.

It’s a great hike–enjoy! And good luck with your permits!

By: adaml

adaml — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:15:15 +0000

Fantastic site folks.

How many campsites are at the Larch Knob? Are they right off the trail, as in “can’t miss”?

Planning this trip in August.

(Wish you luck on the Enchantment permits, likewise here.)

adam

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By: mtadventures

mtadventures — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:47:27 +0000

wow — looks like an amazing place! love your photos!
seems like every hike we do lately has lots of horse-sh*t at the beginning…what’s up with that?
Sarah

By: jeremy

jeremy — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:31:07 +0000

Thanks, Gregg! Great to hear that you’re enjoying the site. I’ve been checking out yours, too. Love the latest trip to Goat Rocks Wilderness. On the trip above, both the hitchhikers and the photographer said it was a wonderful place. Ya’ll are making me want to head down south!