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Always Take the Side Trip! — Wonderland Trail Day Eight
New friends and a side adventure on the longest, most dangerous, and most beautiful day on the Wonderland Trail.
Don’t Eat Hot Dogs! — Wonderland Trail Day Seven
Eating a visitor center hot dog seemed like such a great idea...until it didn't. But our Wonderland Trail hiker makes it through somehow!
Shortest Day Ever — Wonderland Trail Day Six
Marmots and bear scat lead to rain and a spooky camp on this retired diplomat's sixth day on the Wonderland Trail.
Lost in the High Country — Wonderland Trail Day Five
Getting lost on the Wonderland Trail seemed impossible, until this 67-year-old retired Foreign Service Officer managed to do it!
Civilization and its Discontents — Wonderland Trail Day Four
Discovering Silly-Vization: Our 67-year-old retired diplomat reaches Mowich Lake and gets his first cache of food.
Wonderland Day Three — A Slimy Cool Dip and the End of a Long Day
Golden Lake beckons and provides a great swim at the end of a long day... if you can get past the slimy mud!
Wonderland Day Two –Heat and Exhaustion; Can I Really Do This?
Our intrepid 67-year-old retired diplomat faces a steep climb in the blazing sun. Can he really do this?
Wonderland Day One — Can I Do This?
A 67-year-old retired diplomat starts on the Wonderland Trail. Can he make it across the rushing waters of Krautz Creek?
Wonderland Day Zero – Fingers Crossed for an Itinerary!
Heading for Wonderland with fingers crossed that a walk-up itinerary will be possible. The first try is a FAIL, but...
Down the Rabbit Hole! Preparing for the Wonderland Trail…
A 67-year-old former diplomat prepares to circle Mount Rainier in a solo trip on the Wonderland Trail. Despite losing at the lottery, George decides to try for a walk-up itinerary.