This section went through Goat Rocks Wilderness (a lovely high mountain ridgeline), Mt Adams Wilderness (skirting Mt Adams - a volcano), and Indian Heaven Wilderness (an alpine lake region). Overall the region was dominated by volcanoes and lava fields. When not in the Wilderness regions we traipsed through the trees of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. … Continue reading Section 5 – White Pass to Cascade Locks and the end of Washington →

This section was mainly through Mt Baker-Snoqualamie National Forest, with the route winding its way along and over forested hills. They felt like hills compared to the mountains of previous sections, although we actually never dropped below 3000 ft. We also touched upon Wenatchee National Forest, Norse Peak Wilderness, and William O Douglas Wilderness, and … Continue reading Section 4 – Snoqualmie Pass to White Pass →

Section 4 went through Wenatchee National Forest and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Unsurprisingly the area was characterised by crystal clear blue water lakes in high basins. D16b Sat 29 June. Stevens Pass to Mig Lake mile 2457.2 15.00 - 18.30 PCT miles 7.5 So, 3pm, rested, well fed (stuffed might be more accurate), sun shining. … Continue reading Section 3 – Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass →

Section 2 mostly went through Glacier Peak Wilderness, entering Wenatchee National Forest in the last 10 to 20 miles. The trail went over high passes dropping into the tree-filled valleys via hairpin switchbacks. This was in contrast to section 1, which had far more high level traverses. The highlight for section 2 was the area … Continue reading Section 2 – Stehekin to Stevens Pass →

The section from Canada to Stehekin was comprised of high passes connected by contouring balconies with views over Cascades NP to the West and Payseyten Wilderness to the East. A few tree sections, but not as many as we'd imagined for Cascades NP. Surprisingly, there weren't many high alpine lakes. Wildlife and flora were abundant. … Continue reading Section 1 – Canada to Stehekin, WA →

Getting to the start of the PCT on the canadian border was a bit of a journey in and of itself. 3 flights, 2 taxi rides, 2 hitchikes, 37 miles of hiking, and 4 days and we made it to the Canadian border. D0 Thu 13 June 2019 - Boston to Seattle Flew with United … Continue reading Section 0 – Getting to the start of the PCT →

Quit a few people (hi, Denise!) asked what we're carrying or how much the bags weigh. So there it is, everything two people need for 2650 miles, excluding the clothes on our back and shoes. Roughly 17kg between us plus 11kg of food for the first 8 days...a little disappointed as my spreadsheet thinks it … Continue reading What’s it got in it’s pocketses? →

Duncan (D) and I (K) are attempting to thru hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) southbound (SOBO) from Pasayten Wilderness, Washington on the US/Canadian border to Campo, California on the US/Mexico border. This has been a long-term dream for both of us. It’s taken a while but we’ve final got up the courage to quit … Continue reading Foreword →