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Nice easy hiking along the Hoh River to start the trip. Only 17 miles to basecamp!
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the lushness of the Hoh
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Lots of scrambling
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and a few big logs to cross
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Run DMC would be proud!
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Our first camp on a bar on the Hoh.
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The posse
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Little Nick and big forest
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roaring bridge
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gaining elevation and just about to enter the clouds!
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The Cannon-inator
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A quick rope and ladder to get across a trail washout
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Mark rocks the gourmet meals and no, the gummi bears did not go in the dinner!
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mmmm
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2:53 and on the move!
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Joseph standing tall as we approach the glacier
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and get some sustenance as we start the climb
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first break as we get above the clouds and sun starts to rise
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Heading up to Dome Peak
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sun breaks above the clouds!
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islands of peaks
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And on to the snow field below Olympus
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looking back over the Olympics!
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Cramp-on!
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looking back at our route
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On the back side of the Five Finger Ridge
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and the final summit block - chossy goodness!
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A little steep shot to access the block
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And some low 5th class climbing to get to the summit!
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Nick on top!
