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In & Out of Stevens Pass
The 7.5 miles to Stevens Pass went quickly…After only 10 minutes, a friendly young man, coming off an overnight hike, gave us a ride into Leavenworth.
Of Bears & Magic
I had the most awesome bear encounter!! After hiking 16.4 miles, I stopped at a spring to have lunch.
Reunions & Goat Rocks
Since I had a bag with resupply food for Hobble-it, I went back to the store, where I found both her and Sandbag.
Hello Washington, Farewell Oregon
Woohoo, I finally finished a PCT state, goodbye Oregon! Early in the morning, I crossed the Bridge of the Gods into Washington.
Solo Striding
After a 31.6 mile day (new record), I camped in the tree grove behind Timberline Lodge. It’s been fun testing my limits!
Captivating Wilderness
My second day of hiking in the Three Sisters Wilderness and it officially supplanted Crater Lake as my favorite area in Oregon to date.
Crater Lake
My first view of Crater Lake… jaw-dropping stunning with its intense blue color and the cinder cone of Wizard Island.
PCT Magnetism
In a short time, I was back in the woods. It felt so entirely right! The afternoon was full of lovely views, like Pilot Rock. Countless blooming thimbleberry bushes lined the path, while the terrain undulated in a gentle fashion.
The Oregon Coast Trail
The last four miles made the entire day worthwhile. We reconnected to trail in a lush forest full of ferns, moss, and pine trees.
Travel Days 2.0
It turned out we couldn’t get a rental car until the next day. Luckily we procured another night’s lodging at the hostel, this time split across three private rooms.