We liked the arrangement of hiking separately in the morning yesterday
so much that we did it again today. It was a great morning too. So
beautiful out and the hike was spectacular. It involved a lot of uphill,
about 4000 just in the first half of the day. Glacier Peak has been the
centerpiece of our hike lately and as we got around to the north side
mountain today it showed its amazing glaciers.
I waited for Lauren at Mica Lake. It was beautiful there. The lake
was still covered in ice and snow. I rinsed off in the lake and the
water was some of the coldest I have felt in a long time!
Lauren showed up and we began the long descent down to Milk Creek.
This is the first year since 2003 that the PCT has been open in this
section. A storm in 2003 washed out bridges, chunks of trail, and took
down a large amount of trees. I am so glad the trail has been reopened
and fixed up so nicely. The trail down to Milk Creek was in great shape,
except for the last quarter mile which was very overgrown. We got down
to where the old bridge crossed the river and I thought it would be fun
to take the old PCT. It would save a mile and be an adventure. It was
fine for me, but Lauren was not as excited. The scramble down to the
river was tough on her knees. I made a bridge out of rocks and a large
log and she was able to cross with dry feet.
After that we had another 2200 foot climb. It was full of
switchbacks and took a long time. Both of us were exhausted and out of
water when we reached the top. Decided to camp just another mile down
the trail. We have an amazing campsite. 360 degree views of mountains
around us. Have I mentioned lately that the weather is great!
We have another big day ahead of us tomorrow. Need to get to Stehekin soon, I am almost out of toilet paper...
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