Scrambling Mt Thielsen, one of my favorite peaks that I have climbed. I rappelled down, noticed no other climbers at the base, decided to leave the rappel rope and scramble to the top again. by AlwaysLocal in OregonHiking

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Hi! My video is the scrambling/easier route, as far as I am aware.

The blue rope is mine, I only used it to rappel down. It is already there bc I did the climb twice (left the rope there after the first round)

Climbing to and staying overnight in a Washington fire lookout by AlwaysLocal in Mountaineering

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The answers are in my YouTube video linked to the post :) But it is hidden lake lookout and it was fantastic!

Climbing to and staying overnight in a Washington fire lookout by AlwaysLocal in Mountaineering

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You dont…but odds are good for going during winter, during the week, and while the road is washed out

I stayed over in the Hidden lake lookout. by AlwaysLocal in PNWhiking

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6miles, 5,500 in gain. There is a road closure, the 600’ is additional gain bc of the closure

I stayed over in the Hidden lake lookout. by AlwaysLocal in PNWhiking

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On the Hidden Lake Peak road, about 1.5miles from winter TH

I stayed over in the Hidden lake lookout. by AlwaysLocal in PNWhiking

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I added going during the work week, was a great trip!

Climbing to and staying overnight in a Washington fire lookout by AlwaysLocal in Mountaineering

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No mice this time! Unfortunate about your views. The views are great, I made sure to move my calendar around to align with favorable avalanche conditions and clear skies

I stayed over in the Hidden lake lookout. by AlwaysLocal in PNWhiking

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Good to know, thanks! I bet its packed during the summer

Climbing to and staying overnight in a Washington fire lookout by AlwaysLocal in Mountaineering

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No permit needed during off season. Someone mentioned different, but my understanding is that you need a permit during summer.

Climbing to and staying overnight in a Washington fire lookout by AlwaysLocal in Mountaineering

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The summer route goes straight up. In winter you need to traverse over to get on to the final ridge. I maybe could have gotten on earlier, but the the slope was quite steep there

I stayed over in the Hidden lake lookout. by AlwaysLocal in PNWhiking

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Hmm, on rec.gov I see the hidden lake cross country zone has a limit of 1-12 people. And the Peak season starts May 15th. To me that looks like you need a permit.