Yesterday's hike was like the "Sound of Music." We hiked the Pacific Crest Trail southward from Stevens Pass, WA.
Blue skies. Snow-capped mountains in all directions. alpine meadows filled with wildflowers. New snow in the mountains.
With four women, I hiked 6.6 miles total with 2,000 feet in elevation gain. Slippery snow was on the trail in places.
We met a woman from Colorado, who thru-hiked the entire Pacific Crest Trail last year. She had returned to backpack for three days.
Karen and I recognized her from last August, when we day hiked on the PCT. I remember giving her fresh fruit and vegetables with ice cubes from my lunch. She was thrilled.
"Were you cold last night at Lake Mary Jane?" Karen asked. "Yes, I was," she replied, smiling. "It was cold last night in Wenatchee," Karen said.
Rare yellow Spring Beauty flowers covered a hillside. Spring Beauties are normally light pink.
Photos were taken by me and my hiking partner, Karen.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.You won't see mountains like that in Texas. Will have to journy there one day.
RandyMoose
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July 5, 2018
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Very beautiful! I have added this trail to my hiking wishlist.
LivingParadox
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Posted by CallMeDaveI hiked over the dunes the morning (OBX)
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Posted by CallMeDaveNorth Mountain hike with a big crew from Appalachian Trail Club. 15 hikers. 12 miles. (I post mostly so this group doesn't go defunct)
Posted by CallMeDaveNorth Mountain hike with a big crew from Appalachian Trail Club. 15 hikers. 12 miles. (I post mostly so this group doesn't go defunct)