Washington
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The Final Day: finishing my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike
Harts Pass to Canada (Northern Terminus). Mile 2,634 – 2,656. Day 129. I woke up early on my final day on the PCT – something I haven’t done often on this trip – at my beautiful campsite atop a small… Continue reading
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North Cascades National Park on the PCT: the beginning of the end
~Steheikin to ~Harts Pass. Mile 2,570 – 2,634. Days 126 – 128. And so begins the grand finale of the Pacific Crest Trail. Truly some of the best is saved for last regarding scenery and terrain. The section begins near… Continue reading
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Adventures in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and Leavenworth
Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass (Leavenworth). Miles 2,396 – 2,467. Days 116 – 120. The Pacific Crest Trail climbs significantly after Snoqualmie Pass into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Hikers are rewarded for their labor when they emerge into a… Continue reading
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Hiking through Mt Rainer National Park on the PCT
~White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass. 2,308 – 2,396. Days 112 – 115. Between White Pass and Snoqualmie Pass, the Pacific Crest Trail passes through Mt Rainier National Park. The trail also crosses a large burn area from a 1988 fire.… Continue reading
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Goat Rocks Wilderness: following ridges and foraging berries
~Trout Lake to ~White Pass. Miles 2,239 – 2,308. Days 109 – 111. After Trout Lake, the Pacific Crest Trail passes near Mt Adams, a large volcano with permanent snowfields. Hikers also get their first views of Mt Rainier in… Continue reading
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The final state: walking into Washington
Cascade Locks to ~Trout Lake. Miles 2,150 – 2,239. Days 105 – 108. At Cascade Locks, the Pacific Crest Trail crosses the Columbia River on the Bridge of the Gods and enters Washington, the final state on the PCT. From… Continue reading
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My exciting plans for 2025
This week, I have an exciting announcement to share: I’m planning to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail this year! I’ve been dying to share my plans but held off while I waited to get my permit figured out. Now with… Continue reading
Adventures with Val 