So today I headed up to Hurricane Ridge, which has nothing to do with hurricanes and is hardly your average "ridge" since it sits at an elevation of 5200 feet. (But I admit it makes for a sweet name.)Hurricane Ridge is one of the most famous sights in Olympic National Park and in all of Washington State. In summertime, it's green and beautiful. The rest of the time -- including early May, which up here does not count as "summer-time" (blasphemy!) -- you will probably see snow. A lot of snow. Today was no exception.
Before I set out, I checked the website for current road conditions. The road was open, but there were advisories everywhere stating that the avalanche danger was "High" (the most severe threat). I was like, "Hey, that's awesome, hope my insurance will cover the rental car in case of avalanche." And I promptly headed up the mountain.
Snowplows were everywhere, annoying the local deer, but it was still a beautiful journey up to the top, where I got an amazing video:
I also communed with nature (a little bird came up and looked at me curiously, then looked out at the view like, "What? I see it every day. No big deal.")
After Hurricane Ridge, I headed to the Elwa River Valley, checked out a waterfall, and generally aggravated my broken leg by walking on it to get as many photo ops as possible. Yes. I sacrifice for nature.
You can see Canada from here. But not Russia.
Snowplow action on Hurricane Ridge
View from the road up to Hurricane Ridge
Another view from the road
If snowplows had a "cute" contest, this one would win
Me on the road
Approaching the snow line
Snow!
Pretty snow-covered firs
No Parking. In case you wanted to try.
My bird friend
He checks out the view
HELLO
View from the top
Hurricane Ridge!
More views from the top
Still more views from the top
A bald eagle sitting in a tree. I had to zoom wayyyyyyyy in.
View outside Port Angeles
Me at a waterfall
Elwa Dam reflection
Elwa Dam from Above
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