An inspiring day, hiking from pass to pass to pass beneath steep mountain ridges.
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For two days I hiked almost exclusively uphill. I’d ascend over 5000 feet from the trailhead just north of Stehekin through Bridge Creek Valley, up into Rainy Pass and then a big climb to the top of Cutthroat Pass.
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Taking the detour to avoid the fire meant climbing through one more pass. It was worth it though for the beauty on the other side! The alpine lakes were gorgeous and the trail took me to a touch of civilization in Holden Village.
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One of my highest mile days around Glacier Peak included a young bear, old trees, rivers and creeks. It was an easy mileage day, but ended with a bit of unnerving news…
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Halfway through Section K on the Pacific Crest Trail! I found myself on a roller-coaster of a trail, passing through river valleys and over wildflower filled ridges.
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The best views of Glacier Peak are four days north of Steven’s Pass. My day started low and climbed up and up to scenic vistas and wildflower-filled alpine bowls.
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My third day on trail was a day of epic proportions and a million photographs. I travelled through incredible alpine meadows, climbed through a transition zone and was stunned by the vision of Glacier Peak.
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I knew I needed to ease myself into my thru-hike. My second day on trail I had all day to hike 11 miles over and through forested and meadowy ridges. My day ended high in the alpine at the lovely Lake Sally Ann.
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As a woman hiking, camping, and backpacking by myself I often get asked “You’re going alone?” This question is usually said in an incredulous voice. Yes, I do. “But aren’t you scared?” No, I’m not afraid. In fact, I’m free.
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A couple weekends ago I had an unexpected opportunity to run of to the mountains. I ended up on Mountain Loop highway a bit north-east of Seattle. My second hike was an easy trail to the basin below Big Four mountain.