Baldy Mountain (WA)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 09:05pm
Description

Baldy Mountain (3212') is just north of Yakima.  The route gains 1972' in about 2.5 miles. Trail begins from a pull out along HWY 821 in Yakima Canyon, across from Big Pines park. From the pullout along the road, a clear trail begins through a gate/fence, and ascends the most direct route to the summit, where there are some radio/cell towers. The segment to the summit is "Gate to Baldy Summit." For the return, it is most common to take slight variation on the way down, which loops down a more shallow grade trail when dropping off the ridge.

Cerro Chirripó (Costa Rico)

Submitted by pbakwin on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 07:59am
Description

Cerro Chirripó is the 2nd highest peak in Central America. It is located in central Costa Rica. 
The great height of Mount Chirripó relative to its surroundings is also evidenced by its particularly high topographic prominence of 3,727 m (12,228 ft), which makes it the 37th most prominent peak in the world. On clear days it is possible to see across the country from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea.

Crater Lake Rim Drive (OR)

Submitted by pbakwin on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 06:41pm
Description

Crater Lake National Park is in the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon. It’s known for its namesake Crater Lake, formed by the now-collapsed volcano, Mount Mazama. Wizard Island is a cinder cone near the western edge of the lake. The Rim Drive, a road surrounding the lake, offers views of the park’s volcanic formations. The park’s numerous trails include Sun Notch, with views of the Phantom Ship, a small island.The 33-mile Rim Scenic Road has more than 20 scenic overlooks and done in a clockwise direction with over 3K+ vertical gain.