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Mount Si - December

I climbed Mount Si, just outside Seattle Washington, on a misty day in early December. The lower elevations allowed me to reminisce about hikes in the Pacific Northwest, and the summit region welcomed me into winter conditions.
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  • Low elevation forest on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington.

    Low elevation forest on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington.

  • Low elevation forest on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington.

    Low elevation forest on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington.

  • Lower elevations on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington, are an eery rainforest of moss and epiphytes.

    Lower elevations on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington, are an eery rainforest of moss and epiphytes.

  • A nurse log in the mist on Mount Si.

    A nurse log in the mist on Mount Si.

  • Steps and trailwork on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington.

    Steps and trailwork on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington.

  • A huge stump on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington.

    A huge stump on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington.

  • Impressive trailwork on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington.

    Impressive trailwork on Mount Si, east of Seattle Washington.

  • Here I meet the first bit of snow, and the first descending hiker.

    Here I meet the first bit of snow, and the first descending hiker.

  • A brief viewpoint on Mount Si - not much to see today!

    A brief viewpoint on Mount Si - not much to see today!

  • As the trail approaches treeline we encounter more snow - Mount Si.

    As the trail approaches treeline we encounter more snow - Mount Si.

  • David reaches the open, rocky terrain near the summit of Mount Si, east of Seattle.

    David reaches the open, rocky terrain near the summit of Mount Si, east of Seattle.

  • A large black Raven awaits hikers at the snack stop on Mount Si.

    A large black Raven awaits hikers at the snack stop on Mount Si.

  • Gray Jays are an ever-present companion at snack stops at higher elevation. Mount Si.

    Gray Jays are an ever-present companion at snack stops at higher elevation. Mount Si.

  • Gray Jays are an ever-present companion at snack stops at higher elevation. Mount Si.

    Gray Jays are an ever-present companion at snack stops at higher elevation. Mount Si.

  • Gray Jays are an ever-present companion at snack stops at higher elevation. Mount Si.

    Gray Jays are an ever-present companion at snack stops at higher elevation. Mount Si.

  • David reaches the open, rocky terrain near the summit of Mount Si, east of Seattle.

    David reaches the open, rocky terrain near the summit of Mount Si, east of Seattle.

  • Atop a rocky outcrop above the first outlook on Mount Si, we can see the "haystack" summit.

    Atop a rocky outcrop above the first outlook on Mount Si, we can see the "haystack" summit.

  • The 'haystack' summit of Mount Si, with about 6-18" of wet snow in the sheltered spots.

    The 'haystack' summit of Mount Si, with about 6-18" of wet snow in the sheltered spots.

  • I proceed around the right of the 'haystack' summit of Mount Si.

    I proceed around the right of the 'haystack' summit of Mount Si.

  • A video of the 'view' and a look at the final approach to the 'haystack' summit of Mount Si - a near-vertical gully filled with snow and ice, and lots of exposure.

    A video of the 'view' and a look at the final approach to the 'haystack' summit of Mount Si - a near-vertical gully filled with snow and ice, and lots of exposure.

  • The final approach to the 'haystack' summit of Mount Si has near-vertical gully filled with snow and ice, and lots of exposure.

    The final approach to the 'haystack' summit of Mount Si has near-vertical gully filled with snow and ice, and lots of exposure.

  • To the left of the ascent, a snow roller forms on Mount Si - about 6" in diameter.

    To the left of the ascent, a snow roller forms on Mount Si - about 6" in diameter.

  • A snow roller on Mount Si - about 6" in diameter.

    A snow roller on Mount Si - about 6" in diameter.

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    David reaches the open, rocky terrain near the summit of Mount Si, east of Seattle.
    A large black Raven awaits hikers at the snack stop on Mount Si.
    Gray Jays are an ever-present companion at snack stops at higher elevation. Mount Si.