The little known Cispus River

In the very heart of Southern Washington State lies a river that most folks have never heard of.

Washington is a state graced with an abundance of clear running rivers that originate from the Cascade Mountains. Moisture laden storms from the north Pacific pound these mountains for a majority of the year creating a vast watershed envied by most other parts of the world.

Cispus River low flow

In one of our common ditch the bikes at the 'take-out', then drive up to the 'put-in', paddle down to the bikes, then ditch the kayaks, then ride back to the truck scenarios, we paddled a 7 mile stretch of the Cispus River.






The unique setting of this river makes it extremely remote feeling and incredibly beautiful. Below is a picture of camp after a great day on the river.


River of dreams

Mt Rainier

"Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain-passes. They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action. Even the sick should try these so-called dangerous passes, because for every unfortunate they kill, they cure a thousand." John Muir



Mt Rainier is 14,410 ft
25 icy glaciers hang from it's flanks

August 15, 2007
Rob and Rachel, Dave and Allison
6 mile hike to Mt Fremont Lookout
See trail map

Before the hike, Rob, Dave, and Allison do a quick 3,000ft mountain bike descent down a nearby Rainier haloed ridge on loamy singletrack that made grown men cry sweet tears of joy.


Trail to heaven

All made possible by the grace of an angel named Rachel aka. shuttle driver.


Mtnfever

The hike made us feel small, and our worldly problems even smaller. Memories made from time spent with great friends in the company of huge mountains are never lost.

Yodel eh, we've seized the day!!!

At the destination of our hike, a classic 30's era fire lookout greeted us. Apparently the great pacific northwest storms of 2006 blew the roof off. The original roof could be seen half a mile down the mountain side.


Looking a little suspicious


Departing Shot