December 29 2009 Hex

Anybody know if the access to hex crosses private property? Someone said they were scolded recently there.

Not a fully useful reply, I know, but in any case it used to be no problem as of early in the decade. I know there's some new home construction in the area, but I think it is away from the route up from the Newport Creek snow park, and recent reports on www.nwhikers.net have not mentioned any access problems (but they do mention a very firm snow surface...). That route is pretty mellow, especially lower down, but with the right conditions and attitude it can be a fun day out.

we made a trip a year or two ago on an "avy" day, and had fun, took the dog, etc, and was surprised that it was better than average skiing down and a bit better than the usual amabalis or kendall ridge. so i was surprised when someone mentioned it in an email:

"A few of us skied at Hex last year from an approach off 97 and were scolded by a guy who claimed to own the land we were on. I don't remember much about where we were. I've decided just to a avoid it.
Just a warning.

There have been a couple of TRs on NW Hikers from this past week or so of people hiking up it, don't remember any mention of any problems.

we made a trip a year or two ago on an "avy" day, and had fun, took the dog, etc, and was surprised that it was better than average skiing down and a bit better than the usual amabalis or kendall ridge. so i was surprised when someone mentioned it in an email:

"A few of us skied at Hex last year from an approach off 97 and were scolded by a guy who claimed to own the land we were on. I don't remember much about where we were. I've decided just to a avoid it. 
Just a warning.

Not saying it's impossible, but seems highly unlikely that anyone would ski from hwy 97 to the Hex mountain above Lake Cle Elum. Assuming the quote is incorrect, I'm guessing somebody accessed the trail via the road lookers' left above the Newport Creek parking area, which is private property, and also easily avoided. BTW - If you're looking to ski as opposed to hike, you'll likely find far better conditions around the Salmon la Sac sno park.

now that you mention it, we just parked on the side of the salmon la sac road.