Tag: volcano
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Puzzles in the Mist – Curacautín & Conguillío National Park
The Andes were calling. Volcanoes, lakes, and bizarre trees were just up the hill from us in Curacautín. Without a car, we enlisted a local eco-tourism outfit for lodging and transportation, but first we had to prepare for a night out in the mountains. 9 January 2023 Maggie and I had wanted to go to…
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A Warning in the Sky – Leavenworth to Agnes Creek
Maggie and I were headed into the insanely gorgeous Glacier Peak Wilderness. Canada was within reach, but we were seeing signs that we might not make it… Day 154 – 6 miles/2471 (8/29/22) Maggie and I moseyed out of bed in the hotel and started getting our stuff together. Naturally, we were in the room…
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Of Glaciers and Goats – Trout Lake to White Pass
Washington started to deliver the goods! Mount Adams and the Goat Rocks Wilderness were some definite high points in this gorgeous state. Day 142 – 24 miles/2255 (8/17/22) With the big bubble around, we realized sleeping in and rolling into camp at 7 pm wasn’t gonna work much longer. The tent sites were typically getting…
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It’s All Good in Mt. Hood – Government Camp to Cascade Locks
Mount Hood – Oregon’s conspicuous crown jewel. Another lonely Cascade volcano standing 11,240 feet above sea level, Mt. Hood holds glaciers and snow fields year round. The PCT would take us around the flanks of this massive mountain, showing us the magic of what happens when high altitude meets temperate rain forest. Day 135 –…
Distance Over Time 