Across the Alpine Lakes: Icicle Creek to Snoqualmie Pass

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BurnsideBob
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Re: Across the Alpine Lakes: Icicle Creek to Snoqualmie Pass

Post by BurnsideBob » June 14th, 2022, 6:34 pm

Dear Robin:

Thank you for writing a symphony of a trip report. It is hard to capture the dimensions and nuances of a trip; the feelings of awe and dismay each trail turn evokes, the interactions with unexpected co-travelers, one's perseverance over injury and biting bugs. You've succeeded masterfully, leaving me anxiously anticipating the second half.

Kudos,

Burnside.
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Re: Across the Alpine Lakes: Icicle Creek to Snoqualmie Pass

Post by arieshiker » June 16th, 2022, 3:17 pm

Another terrific epic TR Robin. You, Brad and bobcat create some literary masterpieces for this place, and the responses ought provide plenty of encouragement for all to wax philosophical when the mood strikes and, most importantly, tell us about your trip - not just that you went.

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Re: Across the Alpine Lakes: Icicle Creek to Snoqualmie Pass

Post by marmots & lupine » June 18th, 2022, 6:37 am

I really enjoyed reading this. Thank you!

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Re: Across the Alpine Lakes: Icicle Creek to Snoqualmie Pass

Post by keithcomess » June 18th, 2022, 5:51 pm

An epic adventure, to be sure! Personally, I find the lack of privacy and solitude in the "wilderness" discouraging and dispiriting, but absent a newfound legislative sympathy for preservation, that's the way it will be from now on.

Anyway, excellent photos, fascinating trip report and much appreciated!

Keith

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Re: Across the Alpine Lakes: Icicle Creek to Snoqualmie Pass

Post by DannyH » June 18th, 2022, 6:51 pm

This was so much fun to read. Thanks for such a thorough report.
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Re: Across the Alpine Lakes: Icicle Creek to Snoqualmie Pass

Post by leiavoia » January 26th, 2023, 7:48 pm

Thanks for posting these lengthy reports. I want to know that at least someone read it and benefited from it.

I got to visit the area for the first time last September near Pete Lake. I would like to return sometime. I visited Spectacle lake intending to camp but it was cold, windy, howling, and very unfriendly looking when I arrived. I decided to try visit another time instead.

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