"The trail was about three and a half miles from the trailhead and every step was absolutely gorgeous. Late August was a risky time to go, as the week had been very rainy and foggy for most of the week, but that Saturday was absolutely stunning. Had found and downloaded the trail on the AllTrails app" — haleybaker • Aug 24, 2024

"This mountain would be illegal in most states. :) An @ss kicker for sure. You have to want this one badly and it tests you to the end with the relentless distance. Our total moving time was about 22 hours, 31 hours car-to-car, with 50lb packs. Day 1, started late @ 2pm (work), made it to an initial high camp area by 8:30pm, camped and in bed by 9:30. Woke up the next morning @ 3:30am and was on the road again by 4. Took the Cool Glacier route up and down. Snow was getting pretty mushy on our way down and the snow bridges were a concern (85F on the ground) . Wouldn't expect them to be intact in a few weeks. The group after us set pickets before crossing a few. Glacier travel gear (ice axe, rope, crampons) would be an absolute must for this route. Some people did the scramble which looks tedious and overly risky for too long a time interval in my opinion. This ended up being AK's 5/5 for completing his Washington volcano list, he did it in 2 seasons." — zachmitch • Aug 16, 2024

"What an awesome experience to go from sea level to just below 8000 feet. Unique elevation profile and trip. Long approach to high camp -- 18 miles -- through the Hoh Rainforest on good trail under heavy packs. Weather conditions could not have been better -- sun and clear skies. Summit day was 14 hours with a 4am start from Glacier Meadows camp. Mountain passes provided "hidden" passages to the West Peak, with the final 80 feet or so consisting mostly of 4th class rock route." — MarmotHead • Aug 5, 2024

"August 2-4, 2024. Camped at Hoh Rainforest Campground on Thursday night (August 1st). Started hiking just after 6am on Friday morning. Hiked to Glacier Meadow camp. Two creek crossings with good logs or log jams to walk on, feet stayed dry the entire time. Started hiking at 4am on Saturday. Reached the summit block via Crystal Pass at around 8:30am. We were the only party at the summit block. Ben lead the 5.7 route. I went up then Ryan, James, and our new buddy Gene. Rappelled down as a party of 4 arrived, Gene actually brought their rope up with him. Rap station was in good condition. Left the summit block just before 11am. Crevasses are starting to open more, still avoidable, but could make the route impassible in a couple key places in a few more weeks, depending on the heat. A few patches of blue ice on snow dome that are avoidable. Used crampons and one ice axe for the snow dome. Several other places where we put crampons on and off. Saw the one adult bear at around 4:20am and one older cub in the afternoon above Glacier Meadow camp, neither cared that we were there. Hiked back down to camp, packed up, and started hiking to the Olympus Ranger Station camp for the night. Hiked ..." — runningvegan • Aug 3, 2024

"Got a climb on Deception on my 3rd attempt. On my first 2 tries I was getting poor snow so Jon and I came in late July and just dealt with the scree. This mountain is extremely loose but it’s kinda typical for the Olympics. No need for crampons or ice axe. Felt super low on energy on summit day and when I got back I tested positive for Covid. No wonder. Also had to change a flat after getting back to the truck. Love being back in the upper royal." — MatthewWinterberg • Jul 28, 2024