Colchuck Lake
Women outnumbered the men far and away.
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Lake Stuart
I purchased overnight camping passes for the Lake Stuart Zone in the Enchantments area of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington state. It’s due east of Seattle and north of Mt. Rainier. It takes me 4 1/2 hours just to get to the trailhead, but I can’t help myself: it is so beautiful there. I’ve […]
Read More Lake StuartOn a trail again
On the trail is where I find my bliss.
Read More On a trail againRocks and Rain, but no Goats
Second big hike in a row with no mountain goat sightings. Do you think it’s me? I hiked into the Goat Rocks Wilderness for three days and two nights with my boyfriend. Our timing was uncanny, and we were up there during the only three rainy days in between sunny weeks either side. Though I […]
Read More Rocks and Rain, but no GoatsBack home in full colour
Finally I began the 4000 foot drop back down to civilization.
Read More Back home in full colourToo Many Cairns. Not enough goats.
It was blissful, and my disappointment and frustration from the goatlessness of it all eventually faded away.
Read More Too Many Cairns. Not enough goats.Exploring Snow Lakes
The chipmunks and whiskey jacks mounted a joint attack force and my resistance was futile.
Read More Exploring Snow LakesHigh in the mountains
Though marijuana use is now legal in both Oregon and Washington… this is the high I’m after.
Read More High in the mountainsGrizzly Meadows
Somewhere between the upper and lower meadow, one of the most incredible mountain vistas I’ve ever witnessed comes into view. ~Art Bernstein
Read More Grizzly MeadowsBerries and Butterflies
I was deep in the forest at this point and had no panoramic views.
Read More Berries and Butterflies