Jun
14
Beacon Hill- June 14, 2026
Participants: David and Julie Kahl
We prepared ourselves for what would be a 5 mile/6.8k hike, on a
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Rocky Mountaineers
Jun
13
Peak 8641 (Bitterroots)- June 13, 2026
Leader: Forest Dean
Participants: Tony Lebaron, Mason Schweyen, Michelle Brown
The four of us met at the Watchtower Creek trailhead
2 min read
Jun
11
The Mountain Ear - June 2026
In the summer of 2004, I had plans to climb Mt Rainier with a few of my friends. My son
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May
09
Mineral Peak (Rattlesnake)- May 9, 2026
Leaders: Elizabeth Smith, Forest Dean
Participants: Tony Lebaron, Russell Blessing, Josh Kasch, Leah Miller, Aaron
We gathered at 7:00am
1 min read
May
09
Blue Bird Trail Hike- May 9, 2026
Wild Flower Hike, Blue Bird Trail
Participants: Steve Schombel, David & Julie Kahl
A light wind made this hike in
2 min read
May
02
The Mountain Ear - May 2026
My son, David, just completed his second season working at Alta Ski Area. He worked at Alf’s restaurant, which
9 min read
Apr
12
Rattlesnake Hike- April 12, 2026
Participants: Steve Schombel, David & Julie Kahl
Folks have been posting photos of the amazing bloom of wildflowers on Water
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Apr
08
The Mountain Ear, April 2026
It's been a tough winter in the mountain west. Ski areas opened later and have closed earlier than
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Mar
08
The Mountain Ear, February/March 2026
I sent a quick "I'm OK. Another fun day on the river." InReach message from deep
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Mar
01
Kim Williams Trail- March 1, 2026
Participants: Steve Schombel, David & Julie Kahl
I like to occasionally do some of the trails closer to home, to
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