Sep 15, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 7 -Â Golden Lakes to Klapatche Park 7.8 Miles 2250 Feet Elevation Gain 1750 Feet Elevation Loss Apparently, learning about a bear in our camp just before bed doesn’t make for a restful evening. Â I woke up several times during the night, absolutely convinced...
Sep 14, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 6 – S. Mowich River to Golden Lakes 6.7 Miles 2300 Feet Elevation Gain 0 Feet Elevation Loss This morning I bid good bye to my new hiker friends Dave and Jason, and hit the trail by 8:30 a.m. Â S. Mowich River Campground is positioned between the S. Mowich...
Sep 13, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 5 – Eagles Roost to S. Mowich River Camp 6.3 Miles Negligible Elevation Gain 2300 Foot Elevation Loss I’ve been practicing breaking camp as quickly as possible in anticipation for when I’m hiking longer days. Â I’m going faster now, but it...
Sep 12, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 4 – Cataract Valley Camp to Eagles Roost 4.7 Miles 1780 Feet Elevation Gain 1500 Feet Elevation Loss What an amazing crazy beautiful day. Â I had a close encounter with a bear, I ate lunch at the top of Spray Park which is one of the most beautiful places...
Sep 11, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 3 – Mystic Campground to Cataract Valley Campground 6.4 Miles 1720 Feet Elevation Gain 2800 Foot Elevation Loss I slept poorly last night and woke up a little cranky this morning. Â It was gusty and chilly and I was sore and couldn’t get comfortable....