Just lookin’ for an excuse…
The next PCT section was the infamous Goat Rocks Wilderness. The hike started with a 2,500 foot elevation gain and the promise of a tough hike.
I really did not want to go back to the trail today, but there is no choice in the matter now. I guess I’m leaving Packwood.
Today, I hike to White Pass and hitch to Packwood. I have a resupply box waiting for me at the post office in Packwood.
I’m closing on White Pass and Packwood where I want to spend the night. This day, though, there was some drama with my phone’s charging port being wet.
it’s a beautiful day after the rain. Due to a breeze that was blowing, I hoped that my tent would be dry when I put it away.
I have the tent up and I get inside, strip my clothes off and get into my sleeping bag. I have mild hypothermia and I’m shaking badly.
Today, the stretch target is the Mike Ulrich Cabin. The weather is not bad until 3:00 when it turns into a rainy and cold day.
Weather forecast for tomorrow is rain, so I made sure that the tent was staked down good. It looks like I’ll be hiking in changing weather tomorrow.
Today I head out, leaving the Washington Alpine Club, and head for White Pass, which will be my next stop. There is a fire reported not too far from the Pacific Crest Trail near White Pass. I’m hoping that doesn’t detour my hike like what happened up at Harts Pass.
Finally! Snoqualmie Pass Trailhead. It was a ten minute walk to the Washington Alpine Club hostel. I checked in and the host made me a couple of hot dogs.
