I just got back from guiding a trip into the Skoki area. The trails were in
very good shape - there was only an insignificant and well-traveled snow patch
on the north side of Deception Pass. All of the other trails in the area are
snow free and drying up nicely.
The scramble routes mentioned in Kane's book look like they too are coming
into shape. However, you would still encounter lingering snow heading up
Redoubt, Richardson, Ptarmigan and Pika.
I did not observe any recent bear activity in the area. The resident loons
are back on Baker, Ptarmigan and Hidden Lakes, and so are the bugs. Bring your
repellant - these guys aren't taking prisoners.
Nathan Dahl
Hiking Guide
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