6/12/17 – Welcome to the Sierra
Day 50 Miles: 689.06 to 702 Does the trail warn us? Or does it just test us? That’s a question I asked myself on the morning when I opened the vestibule of our… Continue reading
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6/11/17 – Walking on the Windy Side
Day 49 Miles: 668.69 to 689.06 The morning was beautifully quiet with just a hint of color in the clouds that hovered high above us. I think we were the first ones out… Continue reading
6/8/17 – Lake Isabella
Day 46 Miles: 644 to 652 “Can we sleep in tomorrow?” asked Dave after our alpine start hike yesterday. We only had eight miles to hike and I agreed that under those circumstances… Continue reading
6/5/17 – Forest, for a change
Day 43 Miles: 587.25 to 604.43 Today the trail took us through another burn and our friend Poodle Dog Bush was back, and its tiny purple blooms, as poisonous as they were, livened… Continue reading
5/13/17
Day 20 Miles: 266 to 285.5 Have you ever considered how much a week worth of food weights? Me neither. Until I actually had to pack ratios for six days in my pack… Continue reading
Jade Lake
When you choose to backpack to Jade Lake, expect the view to be hard earned. There are three possible access points. The shortest hike, about 21 miles RT, would be from Tucquala Meadows… Continue reading
COURTNEY PEAK
Lake Chelan Wilderness – rugged, wild and beautiful but due to the long drive from Seattle seldomly visited. Approximately 194 miles of trail traverse the region. They stretch from deep valleys and reach… Continue reading
LOOWIT TRAIL – DAY 1 – JUNE LAKE TO TOUTLE RIVER
In the hills of the South Cascades Mt. St. Helens reigns over an amazing landscape of lush deep forests, verdant meadows, and streams gurgling down the valleys. The land is filled with the… Continue reading
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cheese and Sausage
Simple, quick and delicious breakfast that always gives me great energy for the miles ahead 1 serving 1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes 1/4 cup cheddar cheese powder (can be substituted for fresh shredded… Continue reading
Pesto Tortellini
2 servings 7 oz (186g) shelf stable tortellini (such as DaVinci) 1 packet of olive oil (appr. 0.375 fl oz) 2 packets powdered pesto sauce mix (such as Simply Organic Sweet Basic Pesto)… Continue reading