Campsite 2440 to Steven Pass - 24 miles (38km) - 2464 miles total It didn't rain over night which was really nice. So my tent was mostly dry in the morning apart from a few tree drops. It was only 24 miles to Stevens Pass, which on a normal day should be possible by mid-late … Continue reading PCT Day 146
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PCT Day 145
Goldmyer Hotsprings to 2440 campsite- 24 miles (39km) - 2440 miles total The trail for the morning continued along a fire service Rd for about 3 miles until it turned back into a track. It led past a beautiful lake before dropping me back down to rejoin the PCT about 12 miles later. After raining … Continue reading PCT Day 145
PCT Day 144
Snoqualmie Pass to Dutch Miller Gap Trail - 12 miles (21 km) - 2405 miles total It was great to be inside with the rain pouring outside. We went to breakfast at the pancake house attached to the restaurant. Then returned to lounge around in the room until late check out at 12pm. It was … Continue reading PCT Day 144
PCT Day 143
Campsite 2377 to Snoqualmie Pass - 16 miles (25 km) - 2393 miles total It rained over night and because I had sent my tent up in a semi ditch it became a channel for water and I woke up with a puddle in my tent. Thankfully it could have been worse. My sleeping pad … Continue reading PCT Day 143
PCT Day 142
Mike Urich Cabin to campsite 2377 - 30 miles (48km) - 2377 miles total There were mice running around the cabin last night, so it wasn't the best night sleep as I heard them scurry past my head. There was a lot of elevation gain and loss today. There were a few good view points, … Continue reading PCT Day 142
PCT Day 141
Chinook Pass to Mike Urich Cabin - 23 miles (37km) - 2347 miles total It was lovely to sleep in, in a real bed. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast in the morning of fruit, yoghurt, granola and breakfast muffin. It was so good. At 9 we left to go back to trail. As we drove … Continue reading PCT Day 141
PCT Day 140
Two Lakes Trail to Chinook Pass - 9 miles (15km) - 2324 miles total It was a lovely short day with views of Mt Rainier in the morning and then down to Chinook Pass. Once we were a miles or so out from the pass there were day hikers galore. We were met at Chinook … Continue reading PCT Day 140
PCT Day 139
White Pass to Two Lakes Trail - 20 miles (32km) - 2315 miles total It was so lovely to sleep in today. Although sleep in was only until 6.30am, but I did then get to laze around in my tent until the store opened at 8am. At 8am we went to the store put on … Continue reading PCT Day 139
PCT Day 138
Walupt Creek to White Pass - 26 miles (42km) - 2295 miles total Today was a tough but amazing day. It had a lot of climbs in it, but the effort was worth it for the views. The trail went through Goat Rocks Wilderness today, which is known for its spectacular views and ridge walking. … Continue reading PCT Day 138
PCT Day 137
Riley Creek to waluput Creek - 30 miles (48 km) - 2269 miles total It was cold overnight and there was a lot of condensation making for a wet tent to pack up. My aim for the day was to make it to the reported trail magic in 14 miles before they left at 12pm. … Continue reading PCT Day 137