I asked a passerby to take my picture. The forest had been misty and the trees were dripping dew so I got on my rain gear. Now looking at the pictures I look so silly with my crooked umbrella, and dirty baggy pants. Oh well most of the other hikers are just as bedraggled with this fog and rain as I am.
Monthly Archives: August 2014
A scenic view: Misty Forest Trail
A scenic view: Dewey Lake
A new trail obstacle – washouts
I thought I had already seen all the obstacles such as blowdowns, river crossings and snowfields, but add this new one – washouts. It’s where the entire trail is washed away and all you have is a gully that you have to cross. One I encountered was over six feet across and just as deep. I had to climb up several yards until it was narrower and less deep. Then very carefully descend back to the trail. All of which was on the steep side of a mountain.
A scenic view: Mt. Rainier
A scenic view: Well hello Mt. Rainier
Accomplishment: 2300 miles
Goat Rocks Wilderness’ Knife Edge
After climbing and climbing I got to the beginning of the Goat Rocks Wilderness’ Knife Edge. It is over 2 miles on the crest of mountain after mountain as far as the eye can see. Slowly I picked my way through steep descents of rock jumbles. Not for the faint-of-heart. Before descending I phoned my sweetheart and told her I love her.