I left from Stevens Pass on Saturday afternoon, to get in a few miles before dark. I woke up the next morning to an early season snowstorm, and the next two mornings after that to light rain/drizzle. But the weather generally was dry in the afternoons, and I was able to dry out then. Well, I guess no one really “dries out” in Washington…you just get less wet! :-p
Day 138: (Sept 5th)
Leaving Stevens PassMountains are getting bigger again!
Day 139: (Sept 6th)
Why is it still so dark at 8am??Oh, 2 inches of snow...Miserable, wet slushy hikingWashington has some crazy looking mushrooms. Kinda like the Super Mario ones
Day 140: (Sept 7th)
Another misty wet day
The sun is trying to come outI found a random locked canisterThe obligatory mileage photo. Only one more to go!View from Red PassMust've been a powerful flood thru here!More flood effectsThe bridge was still functional at leastGlacier peak is trying to show itself
Day 141: (Sept 8th)
Another wet day in WashingtonThere used to be a trail here. Its a looong jump nowI found some enormous trees. Backpack set against the tree for scale.Cool glacial river. Not drinkable, but the silt feels neat on the skin
Day 142: (Sept 9th)
Sunny dry day!Nice smooth trail today, no washouts or broken bridgesGlacier peak view from Suiattle PassLand of the MarmotsBridge in need of a tuneupNice lunch break by a waterfallI just thought this sign was funny
Day 143: (Sept 10th)
View from my tent...good morning!It was a short 4 mile walk to the Stehekin shuttle busView from our lunch tableA ham steak as a burger topping?? Yes pleaseWe tried to hitch a ride on the plane
The hike thru Glacier Peak wilderness was beautiful, when the weather cooperated to allow a view. It was 108 miles of hiking without seeing a road or building, I think this was the most remote section of the whole trail. I’m gonna enjoy civilization in Stehekin for a day, before I get back on trail to hike the final 81 miles!
-R
