Clark Mt Backpack, Oct 28-30 2008

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Falls in the White River at the trailhead

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Cedar grove along the White River

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Forest along the White River trail

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Icicle mushroom, one of many along the trail

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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My first camp between two big firs along the Boulder Pass trail

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Sun on the east ridge of Clark Mt above Boulder Basin, at center-right in the photo

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Bear tracks in the snow on the Boulder Pass trail

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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View back down the Boulder River valley from Boulder Basin

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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My camp among the boulders of Boulder Basin. I set up the tent in the morning before hiking up Clark.

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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The west side of Boulder Basin. I ascended via the slippery slope of dried sedges on the right and descended via the slippery snow slope on the left.

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Mossy rivulet at about 7000' on the way over to Clark Mt

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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View down the SE ridge of Clark from the notch at 7350'. White River valley runs diagonally from lower right to upper left. Prominent peak at center of horizon is Mt David.

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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View back at the gully below the notch on the SE ridge. It is the only hikable route across the ridge.

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Mt David on the left, Mt Saul on the right from the south slope of Clark

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Scalloped snow

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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On the south ridge of Clark near the summit, with White River valley behind me

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Glacier Peak from the south ridge of Clark Mt

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Peaks to the south, Rainier in the center. Whittier Pk in the left foreground.

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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View southwest from the south slope of Clark. Mt Saul on the left, Indian Head Peak on the right.

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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View south from the southeast shoulder of Clark Mt, over SE ridge, Boulder River and White River valleys

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Camp in Boulder Basin the second morning out

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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7200' point (on left) above Boulder Basin

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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East ridge of Clark above Boulder Basin

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Blocks of schist

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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View east above Boulder Pass

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Napeequa Valley. Little Giant Pass is just right of center on the far side of the valley, above the diagonal line of snow. Boulder Pass is on the far right of the photo. Those two passes are the easiest routes into the remote valley.

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Granite and snow east of the 7200' point

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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East of the 7200' point, Clark Glacier on the right

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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7200' point on the left, crags on the east ridge of Clark on the right

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Hiking up to the 7200' point. Buck Mt to the left and behind the craggy ridge

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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On top of the 7200' point

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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White River mountains south of Boulder Pass

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Boulder Basin and Boulder River vallley from 7200' point

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Crags on east ridge of Clark above the Clark Glacier

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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East ridge of Clark, Clark Mt summit at right behind the Clark Glacier

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Clark Glacier

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Crevasses in the eastern end of the Clark Glacier

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Symmetric crevasses

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Sun, altostratus, snow and granite

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Spider on snowbank below Boulder Pass

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Buckwheats on drift of pumice soil

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Gentian and late fall foliage

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Napeequa River below Boulder Pass

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Boulders below Boulder Pass

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Grass, rocks and snow in Boulder Basin

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Fractured boulder in Boulder Basin

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Boulder River trail below Boulder Basin

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Rocks on sedge meadow slope in Boulder Basin

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Mountain ash berries along Boulder River trail

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Mt Ash and Slide Alder in Boulder River valley, Mt David at upper right

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Forest in Boulder River valley, around 4000'

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Late foliage along the Boulder River trail

Photos from Clark Mt backpacking trip, October 28-30, 2008

When a window of good weather unexpectedly materialized in late October I took the opportunity to return to an area which has always intrigued me - Clark Mountain and the Napeequa valley. I caught the tail-end of the good weather so couldn't stay as long as I would have liked, but I did make it up Clark. The next day I hiked up to Boulder Pass, then on up to a 7200' high point above Boulder Basin instead of dropping 2000' down into the Napeequa valley. That will have to wait for the next trip. Click here for my account of the trip.

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Forest along the Boulder River trail