Day 144: Passing Through the North Cascades

September 21, 2015 Tentsite at Porcupine Creek (2601.3) to Tentsite and spring after Glacier Pass (2624.2) 22.9 PCT miles today 2660.8 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 5,318 ft, – 4,225 ft Today was easily one of our best days in Washington. Turns out that when you can see what’s around you, Washington is actually…

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Day 129: We’re All in This Together

September 6, 2015 Hwy 12 – White Pass (2303.0) to Snow Lake (2313.0) 10.0 PCT miles today 2347.6 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 1,409 ft, – 932 ft Morning neroes are the best. It brings so much relief to know that you only have to get in about 10 miles in a day, and…

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Day 127: A Recipe for Adventure

September 4, 2015 Tentsite before Walupt Lake Trail Junction (2269.1) to Tentsite before Hidden Spring (2293.1) 24.0 PCT miles today 2327.7 miles total Today’s Elevation Gain/Loss: + 5,036 ft, – 5,297 ft You’ll want to begin with a beautiful and epic wilderness area. Sprinkle in some unique wildlife, like mountain goats, llamas, and marmots. Add…

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