Mount Si — Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Time for our annual Work-off-the-Turkey hike on Mt Si. As in past years we invited all of our friends and co-workers and at one time it looked like we might have 8 people going....but as we neared Turkey day the various excuses and reasons started flying in so this morning as in past years it was just Mike and I. The first half mile of the trail is very wet. Running and standing water all over the place. There was also a large blowdown that someone thankfully cut up while we were on the trail. Once you get past the half mile mark, the trail is in great shape. A bit damp but very few mud puddles or standing water. We started seeing patches of snow at the 3.5 mile marker. From there to the top the snow gradually increases until there is about an inch or two at the top. Very socked in today so we had no views and with a brisk breeze blowing we stayed long enough to change shirts, have a bite to eat and then headed back down. Lots of people heading up as we made our way back to the parking lot. Happy Thanksgiving to all. See you on the trail. SR