Day 87 – Republic
I have seen some cool wildlife while hiking through the Okanogan highlands. Deer, bear, mice, osprey, bald eagles, hawks, golden eagles,...
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Day 86
Yesterday was one of my most productive hotel stays in a town. I did laundry, took 2 showers and now feel like a new man. I finally left...
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Day 85 – Road walkin’
Today was not especially exciting, nor enjoyable but I knew it was coming. To end this stretch, was a long road walk. Today it was 28...
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Day 84 – Wrong Turn
To begin the day the faint route wound through alpine meadows and high lakes before climbing to 7,400’ on top of Goodenough Mountain,...
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Day 83 – The Pasayten
It is so wild and rugged out here. It took hours to clamber over logs and fight through a burn areas, trying to stick to the faintest of...
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Day 82 – The Pacific Northwest Trail
Yesterday was my shortest day in quite some time and I even stopped early. What was great about it was the great night of sleep I got. It...
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Day 81 – Trail Magic
Trail magic is when you experience the unexpected. It couple been a beer or a can of soda on the side of the tail or something much more....
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Day 80 – Rainy Pass
After 125 miles and 40k’ of elevation gain over the last 72 hours my legs are pretty tired. But, my body responded exactly how I hoped...
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Day 79 – Glacier Peak
Three climbs and descents made up the day. Three, 3,000’ foot climbs and descents with some smaller rollers mixed. It was a warm morning...
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Day 78 – Alpine Meadows
The weather has been amazingly good. Almost too hot, but since hiking in a Washington heat is easier than a Washington rain, I don’t have...
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Day 77 – Stevens Pass
Because I am more cost conscious than lightweight, I have two different mosquito repellents. One that I bought in a pinch and a stronger...
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Day 76 – Snow returns
Leaving Snoqualmie Pass it was a long series of switchbacks into the wilderness where the trail skirted endless mountains between 5k and...
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Day 75 – Snoqualmie Pass
It was a day consumed with a destination. After a poor resupply at White Pass, I had little to make it to snoqualmie Pass. There were...
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Day 74 – Burn
It was a quick exit from Mt Rainier National Park in perfect weather. Few clouds dotted the horizon and it looked like the rain was gone...
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Day 73 – White Pass
I wasn’t sure what to call today. I finished out the Goat Rocks Wilderness, resupplied at White Pass and entered Mt Rainier National...
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Day 72 – Goat Rocks
I slept in. Well, I woke up at 5:30 but looked at the tent ceiling listening to the gentle hum of the mosquitos for an hour before...
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Day 71 – Mt Adams
Think of your past 3 months. Have you woken up every day feeling ready to attack the day? On day 71 of this trek and at about mile 2210,...
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Day 70 – Indian Heaven
It would be my first full day in three days after seeing my parents and taking the morning to fix my phone and I was ready to put on a...
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Day 69 – Washington
Today had a little bit of everything. It began with a giant breakfast courtesy of my mom and including bacon, eggs, fruit and coffee. I...
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Day 68 – Cascade Locks
The morning was a green tunnel. Then it opened up and the views were plentiful. Sweeping vistas offered sights of Mt Adams, Mt Hood, Mt...
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