Spring Basin
![Spring Basin](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3581-2-1024x768.jpg)
A really nice hike that we keep coming back for…rites of (late) spring (July 2023).
![Spring Basin](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3595-1024x768.jpg)
Spring Basin (May 2023).
![Spring Basin](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3603-1024x768.jpg)
A ladybug settled on Benny’s buttocks (May 2023).
![Spring Basin](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3606-1024x768.jpg)
Taking in the views (May 2023).
![Spring Basin](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3629-1024x768.jpg)
Spring Basin (May 2023).
![Spring Basin](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3656-768x1024.jpg)
We actually went to hike the Spring Basin twice this year: in early May, we hiked up all the way to the top of Horse Mountain (making a nice loop) in perfect conditions but with almost no cacti blooming; we came back two weeks later with plenty of blooming cacti but also hot conditions and rattlers (did not make Horse Mountain; May 2023).
Leavenworth
![Leavenworth](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6538-1024x768.jpg)
Leavenworth (May 2023).
![Leavenworth](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6545-2-768x1024.jpg)
Leavenworth (May 2023).
![Lake Wenatchee](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6551-1024x768.jpg)
Lake Wenatchee by Leavenworth (May 2023).
![Lake Wenatchee](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6559-2-768x1024.jpg)
Lake Wenatchee (May 2023).
![Lake Wenatchee](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6554-768x1024.jpg)
Lake Wenatchee (May 2023).
Grassy Knoll
![Grassy Knoll](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6584-1024x768.jpg)
Starting up towards Grassy Knoll with friends, including Bolt here (June 2023).
![Grassy Knoll](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6588-1024x768.jpg)
The crew at an overlook (June 2023).
![Grassy Knoll](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6590-1024x768.jpg)
And the beautiful summit plateau of Grassy Knoll (June 2023).
![Grassy Knoll](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6600-1024x768.jpg)
Dave dog on Grassy Knoll (June 2023).
![Grassy Knoll](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6606-1024x768.jpg)
Summit group shot: Jessi, Justin, Bolt, Davey, Benny, and Shirley (June 2023).
![Grassy Knoll](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6608-1024x768.jpg)
Justing and Cam (and 2 or the 3 mutts) on the hike down (June 2023).
Trappers Butte
![Trappers Butte](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3693-768x1024.jpg)
Bears with beargrass on the way up to Trappers Butte (June 2023).
![Trappers Butte](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3694-1024x768.jpg)
Mt. Jefferson from Trappers Butte hike (June 2023).
![Trappers Butte](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3701-768x1024.jpg)
Just below the top of Trappers Butte. Three Fingered Jack is sort of visible (June 2023).
Ice Lake, Wallowas
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3709-2-768x1024.jpg)
Early on during the hike up to Ice Lake. This is still along the West Fork Of Wallowa River (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3717-1024x768.jpg)
Big Dave (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3725-768x1024.jpg)
A breather on the final set of switchbacks before Ice Lake (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3764-1024x768.jpg)
Ice Lake camp (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3767-1024x768.jpg)
Davey drooling at the prospect of a swim (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3780-1024x768.jpg)
Looking for a good access point (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3812-1024x768.jpg)
Wrestling (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3821-1024x768.jpg)
Looks like the Mediterranean (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3825-1024x768.jpg)
The boys (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3835-1024x768.jpg)
Going for it (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3853-1024x768.jpg)
Benny Dog (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3859-768x1024.jpg)
Ice Lake (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3860-1024x768.jpg)
More wrestling (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3878-1024x768.jpg)
Shirley doing a cold soak session. Wasn’t that cold (low 50s?; July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3895-1024x768.jpg)
30lbs stum toss and tow game (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3921-1-1024x768.jpg)
Camp chilling. We spent two nights at the lake just enjoying our time there (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3943-1024x768.jpg)
Davey in Ice Lake (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3957-1024x768.jpg)
Benny rewarming himself on shore (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3959-1-1024x768.jpg)
Shirley and her wolves (July 2023).
![Ice Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_3984-1024x768.jpg)
What up fellas (July 2023)?
Bear Lake, Indian Heaven Wilderness
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7065-1024x768.jpg)
On the way to Bear Lake with Tom (July 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7063-768x1024.jpg)
Bear grass (July 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7067-1024x768.jpg)
On the way to some swimming!
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7068-1024x768.jpg)
Who else loves swimming?
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7069-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (July 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7071-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (July 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7072-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (July 2023).
![Portland](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/4a77b701-03fe-4760-bc42-c75203f3eeb4-768x1024.jpg)
Chilling back at home. Correct amount of affection (July 2023).
![Portland](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ba4a29ab-7b57-4b4b-94cd-df99e0906885-768x1024.jpg)
Incorrect amount of affection (July 2023).
Blue Lake, Indian Heaven Wilderness
![Blue Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7110-768x1024.jpg)
On the way up to Blue Lake in Indian Heaven with Tom (Aug. 2023).
![Blue Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7478-1024x768.jpg)
A pretty hike to a pretty lake (Aug. 2023).
![Blue Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7495-768x1024.jpg)
Blue Lake (Aug. 2023).
![Blue Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7114-1024x768.jpg)
Tom & Shirley tapping some lunch by Blue Lake (Aug. 2023).
![Blue Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7483-1024x768.jpg)
Blue Lake (Aug. 2023).
![Blue Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7505-1024x768.jpg)
Blue Lake (Aug. 2023).
![Blue Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7502-768x1024.jpg)
Blue Lake (Aug. 2023).
![Blue Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7506-1024x768.jpg)
Blue Lake (Aug. 2023).
Bear Lake, Indian Heaven Wilderness
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7220-1024x768.jpg)
Some backcountry SUP on the new board (Aug. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7223-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (Aug. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7228-2-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (Aug. 2023).
Twin Lakes Via Marble Pass, Elkhorns
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5749-2-1024x768.jpg)
Setting out for Twin Lakes along the pretty Elkhorn Crest Trail (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5755-1024x768.jpg)
Elkhorn Crest (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5762-1024x768.jpg)
Your sure that’s big enough dude?
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5776-1024x768.jpg)
There they are: Twin Lakes (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5781-1024x768.jpg)
Twin Lakes (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5784-1024x768.jpg)
About to drop down to the lakes (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5788-1024x768.jpg)
Upper Twin Lake (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5790-1024x768.jpg)
Shirley enjoying our private pool – aka the Upper Twin Lake (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5793-2-1024x768.jpg)
Enjoying the water (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5799-1024x768.jpg)
Twin Lakes (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5800-1024x768.jpg)
Great times (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5804-1024x768.jpg)
An airborne branch (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5807-1024x768.jpg)
A race (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5813-1024x768.jpg)
Racing the boys (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5821-1024x768.jpg)
Launching (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5824-1024x768.jpg)
Perfect water (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5835-1024x768.jpg)
You get a branch; you get a branch (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5854-1024x768.jpg)
Backcountry tacos (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5838-1024x768.jpg)
Our private little lake (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5851-1024x768.jpg)
The fly for our tent was still in the hands of North Face (being fixed after the boys tore the shit out of it over the 4th Of July Weekend; July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5845-1024x768.jpg)
Aaaaa shit – about to get rolled over by a storm (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_7188-1024x768.jpg)
Bailing in the early evening and heavy downpour (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_7189-1024x768.jpg)
Still pouring but there’s an opening in the sky (July 2023).
![Twin Lakes](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_7195-1024x768.jpg)
Halfway back to the car (July 2023).
Deep Lake, Indian Heaven Wilderness
![Deep Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7274-2-1024x768.jpg)
On the way up to Deep Lake in Indian Heaven Wilderness (Aug. 2023).
![Deep Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7267-1024x768.jpg)
Deep Lake (Aug. 2023).
![Deep Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_7269-1024x768.jpg)
Deep Lake (Aug. 2023).
Bobby Lake
![Bobby Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5857-1024x768.jpg)
Diving into Bobby Lake (Sept. 2023).
![Bobby Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5871-1024x768.jpg)
An overcast day but great water and an amazingly sandy bottom (Sept. 2023).
![Bobby Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5880-1024x768.jpg)
Getting ready for a quick soak (Sept. 2008).
![Bobby Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5883-1024x768.jpg)
Bobby Lake (Sept. 2008).
Maxwell Lake, Wallowas
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5887-1024x768.jpg)
On the way up to Maxwell Lake for a quick overnighter (Sept. 2008).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5892-1024x768.jpg)
Benny Dog (Sept. 2023).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5893-1024x768.jpg)
Davey Dog (Sept. 2023).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5894-1024x768.jpg)
On the final, steep mile to the lake (Sept. 2023).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5903-2-1024x768.jpg)
Nearing the lake (Sept. 2008).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5915-1024x768.jpg)
Killing some stumps in Maxwell Lake (Sept. 2023).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5921-1024x768.jpg)
In camp (Sept. 2008).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5933-1024x768.jpg)
Fresh portobello shrooms? Why not.
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5926-1024x768.jpg)
Daddy pulling on a hip flask (Sept. 2023).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5937-1024x768.jpg)
Oh yeah (Sept. 2023).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5939-2-768x1024.jpg)
Going gourmet for dinner (Sept. 2023).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5942-1024x768.jpg)
Morning dip before we hike down (Sept. 2023).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5945-1024x768.jpg)
Davey going for it (Sept. 2023).
![Maxwell Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5947-1024x768.jpg)
Wider angle view (Sept. 2023).
Bear Lake, Indian Heaven Wilderness
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5955-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake in Indian Heaven Wilderness. When throwing a hammer, remember: it’s all in the wrist flick (Sept. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5973-2-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (Sept. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5972-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (Sept. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5962-2-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (Sept. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5978-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (Sept. 2023).
Thomas Lake, Indian Heaven Wilderness
![Thomas Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_5982-1024x768.jpg)
Thomas Lake on a chilly late September Sunday (Sept. 2023).
![Thomas Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6010-1024x768.jpg)
Thomas Lake (Sept. 2023).
![Thomas Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6009-1024x768.jpg)
Thomas Lake (Sept. 2023).
![Thomas Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_5987-1024x768.jpg)
Thomas Lake (Sept. 2023).
Placid Lake, Indian Heaven Wilderness
Bear Lake, Indian Heaven Wilderness
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6045-2-1024x768.jpg)
On the way to Junction Lake (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6048-2-1024x768.jpg)
Some tarns (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6061-1024x768.jpg)
Indian Heaven Wilderness (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6069-1024x768.jpg)
The fellas (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6071-1024x768.jpg)
A cool off in Junction Lake on the way to Bear Lake (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6073-1024x768.jpg)
Junction Lake (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6086-2-1024x768.jpg)
Junction Lake (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6093-1024x768.jpg)
Junction Lake (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6121-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6099-1024x768.jpg)
Season closer in Bear Lake (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6111-2-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6113-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6114-2-1024x768.jpg)
Bear Lake (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6116-1024x768.jpg)
Benny going ULR (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6128-1024x768.jpg)
Junction Lake on the way out (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6130-1024x768.jpg)
Junction Lake (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6153-1024x768.jpg)
Happy dog (Oct. 2023).
![Bear Lake](https://chossclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6045-2-1024x768.jpg)
On the way to Junction Lake (Oct. 2023).