Tag: Washington
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Terminus – Stehekin to Denver
You never know what is around the next bend on the Pacific Crest Trail. With less than 100 miles to go, Maggie and I were eager to reach the Canadian Border, the northern terminus of the PCT. We were feeling the fatigue from five months of hiking, but we knew we could finish the journey.…
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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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Ramping Up the Vert and the Views – Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass
The Cascades are North America’s youngest mountain range. The bulk of the mountain building in the Cascade Range occurred about 10 million years ago. They are the new kids on the continent compared to the 70 million year old Rockies and 250 million year old Appalachian Mountains. The nascent character is unmistakable in the striking,…
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Berries, Beer, and Rainier – White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass
The crown jewel of Washington state – Mount Rainier. If you’ve been keeping track, then by now you may have noticed the PCT doesn’t actually go over any high peaks. Rather, the trail just gets close enough for a good view. Mt. Rainier is one peak I was happy to admire from a distance as…
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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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Into the Green Tunnel – Cascade Locks to Trout Lake
For much of the PCT up to this point, wide open views are the norm. While I do love the sense of wonder and mystery that fills the air in the lush rain forest of the Pacific Northwest, 80 miles of trees becomes a bit of a blur after a while… Day 138 – 10…
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