Oct 5, 2016 | Hiking in Snoqualmie Pass
Kendall Katwalk 12 Miles Roundtrip 2600 Feet Elevation Gain I first heard about this hike last summer and have been wanting to check it out ever since. Â Kendall Katwalk is a 12-mile hike that follows the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) northbound starting at Snoqualmie...
Sep 28, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Before I hiked the Wonderland Trail in 2016, I had a lot of Wonderland Trail planning to do first. I first became interested in backpacking a couple of years ago. Â At that time I’d never been backpacking before, except for one overnight trip to the bottom of...
Sep 22, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 14 – Summerland to White River Camp Trailhead 6.9 Miles 2000 Feet Elevation Loss 400 Feet Elevation Gain The ground crunched beneath my feet this morning as I walked to retrieve my bear bag. White frost covered the grass and alpine shrubs, and lacy tendrils...
Sep 21, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 13 – Indian Bar to Summerland 4.4 Miles 2000 Feet Elevation Gain 1000 Feet Elevation Loss This morning I was awakened to the sounds of elk bugling. Â Earnest calls that increased in pitch and then descended again. Â Frost crunched beneath my feet and my...
Sep 20, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 12 – Nickel Creek to Indian Bar 6.7 Miles 2600 Feet Elevation Gain 1000 Feet Elevation Loss No rain fell overnight, which was a nice change. Â My tent was still wet from the day before but at least it hadn’t gotten any wetter. Â I was pleased to leave...
