Washington
A state not to be underestimated. Washington pulls no punches, the elevation might not match the Sierra’s, but the rivers cut deep and the trail climbs mercilessly before plunging into deep valleys, over and over. The beauty of Washington, especially in the late season, rivals the Sierra and it is a privilege to witness what hides among the clouds in the final section of the PCT.
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The rain cleared and sun came out today, a big relief to be able to dry out gear and feel some warmth. We had great views of Mt Adams as we walked around the bushline. From the trail, we also saw Mt St Helens and Mt Rainier in the distance. The trail took us past… Read more
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It was a cold and wet day today, one of about three truly rainy days on trail. The last day like this would have been on the way up to Mike’s Place, the one before must have been Mt Laguna, both feel like lifetimes ago. The trail today took us up the Salmon River until… Read more
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I took my first steps in Washington today, the final state on the trail. We drove out from Portland to Trout Lake, stopping to walk over Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks on the way. The Bridge of the Gods crosses the Columbia River, which forms the border between Oregon and Washington. The entire… Read more
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