Monthly Archives: August 2021

Middle Washington is comparable to the Sierras, without the high elevation. Volcanic mountains have transitioned back to granite, meaning more impressive scenery, but also more difficult terrain. I’ve noted my mileage dropping into the lower 20’s, and I’ll need to reassess the next section so I don’t run out of food. I feel I’m startingContinue reading “Skykomish”

Washington remains cooler and wetter. On the 100 mile, 4 day leg I had a couple of days in the cloud layer, and was hit by rain on the descent to Snoqualmie Pass. Still, there were some nice breaks in the weather. This morning I had breakfast with the Old Hikers Club, then back toContinue reading “Snoqualmie Pass”

This week was a 145 mile stretch from Bridge of the Gods to White Pass over 6 days. After the first day the temperature dropped considerably with lots of condensation overnight. It didn’t rain, but it might as well have. Everything ended up moderately damp, and I’m happy to be drying out in Packwood today.Continue reading “Washington”

The trek from Shelter Cove Resort to McKenzie pass was uneventful. I was able to meet Dayle in Sisters, who drove me up past Warm Springs to where the 26 crosses the PCT to get around he fire closures. From there it was 10 miles to Timberline Lodge, and another 45 miles to Cascade Locks.Continue reading “Cascade Locks”

The heat has finally died down a bit while the smoke from nearby fires has been intermittent. I took the alternate route by Crater Lake, though it was pretty obscured. Now I know what you’re thinking: this is clearly the secret lair of some member of the League of Supervillains. Just look at the place,Continue reading “Central Oregon”